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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.44, 1,907.72 and 752.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.44, 1,907.72 and 752.96 is: 1,039.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.44 : 1,907.72 = 752.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.44/1,907.72 = 752.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.44x = 1,907.72 × 752.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.44x = 1,436,436.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,436.85/1,382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.06

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