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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.65, 1,906.68 and 752.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.65, 1,906.68 and 752.19 is: 1,038.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.65 : 1,906.68 = 752.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.65/1,906.68 = 752.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.65x = 1,906.68 × 752.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.65x = 1,434,185.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,185.63/1,381.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.02

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