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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.20, 1,907.44 and 752.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.20, 1,907.44 and 752.73 is: 1,038.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.20 : 1,907.44 = 752.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.20/1,907.44 = 752.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.20x = 1,907.44 × 752.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.20x = 1,435,778.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,778.28/1,382.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.76

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