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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.78, 1,906.87 and 752.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.78, 1,906.87 and 752.32 is: 1,038.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.78 : 1,906.87 = 752.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.78/1,906.87 = 752.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.78x = 1,906.87 × 752.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.78x = 1,434,576.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,576.44/1,381.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.21

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