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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.95, 1,907.06 and 752.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.95, 1,907.06 and 752.49 is: 1,038.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.95 : 1,907.06 = 752.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.95/1,907.06 = 752.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.95x = 1,907.06 × 752.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.95x = 1,435,039.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,039.82/1,381.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.42

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