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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.97, 1,872.71 and 759.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.97, 1,872.71 and 759.52 is: 1,048.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.97 : 1,872.71 = 759.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.97/1,872.71 = 759.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.97x = 1,872.71 × 759.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.97x = 1,422,364.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,364.23/1,356.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.19

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