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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.89, 1,907.03 and 752.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.89, 1,907.03 and 752.42 is: 1,038.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.89 : 1,907.03 = 752.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.89/1,907.03 = 752.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.89x = 1,907.03 × 752.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.89x = 1,434,874.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,874.22/1,381.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.34

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