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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.19, 1,907.43 and 752.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.19, 1,907.43 and 752.72 is: 1,038.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.19 : 1,907.43 = 752.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.19/1,907.43 = 752.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.19x = 1,907.43 × 752.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.19x = 1,435,763.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,763.31/1,382.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.76

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