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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,339.88, 2,007.90 and 761.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,339.88, 2,007.90 and 761.56 is: 1,141.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,339.88 : 2,007.90 = 761.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,339.88/2,007.90 = 761.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,339.88x = 2,007.90 × 761.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,339.88x = 1,529,136.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,529,136.32/1,339.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.25

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