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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.72, 1,906.80 and 752.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.72, 1,906.80 and 752.26 is: 1,038.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.72 : 1,906.80 = 752.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.72/1,906.80 = 752.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.72x = 1,906.80 × 752.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.72x = 1,434,409.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,409.37/1,381.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.13

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