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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.47, 1,907.71 and 752.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.47, 1,907.71 and 752.99 is: 1,039.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.47 : 1,907.71 = 752.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.47/1,907.71 = 752.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.47x = 1,907.71 × 752.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.47x = 1,436,475.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,475.13/1,382.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.07

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