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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.90, 1,872.62 and 759.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.90, 1,872.62 and 759.45 is: 1,048.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.90 : 1,872.62 = 759.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.90/1,872.62 = 759.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.90x = 1,872.62 × 759.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.90x = 1,422,157.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,157.46/1,356.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.09

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