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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.19, 1,869.98 and 757.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.19, 1,869.98 and 757.61 is: 1,045.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.19 : 1,869.98 = 757.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.19/1,869.98 = 757.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.19x = 1,869.98 × 757.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.19x = 1,416,715.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,715.55/1,355.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.40

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