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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.10, 1,907.30 and 752.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.10, 1,907.30 and 752.62 is: 1,038.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.10 : 1,907.30 = 752.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.10/1,907.30 = 752.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.10x = 1,907.30 × 752.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.10x = 1,435,468.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,468.36/1,382.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.61

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