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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.99, 1,907.15 and 752.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.99, 1,907.15 and 752.52 is: 1,038.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.99 : 1,907.15 = 752.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.99/1,907.15 = 752.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.99x = 1,907.15 × 752.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.99x = 1,435,168.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,168.52/1,381.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.48

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