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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 937.41, 1,404.18 and 752.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 937.41, 1,404.18 and 752.73 is: 1,127.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    937.41 : 1,404.18 = 752.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    937.41/1,404.18 = 752.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    937.41x = 1,404.18 × 752.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    937.41x = 1,056,968.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,968.41/937.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.54

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