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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.61, 1,906.61 and 752.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.61, 1,906.61 and 752.14 is: 1,037.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.61 : 1,906.61 = 752.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.61/1,906.61 = 752.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.61x = 1,906.61 × 752.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.61x = 1,434,031.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,031.89/1,381.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,037.94

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