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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.49, 1,878.95 and 756.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.49, 1,878.95 and 756.03 is: 1,043.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.49 : 1,878.95 = 756.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.49/1,878.95 = 756.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.49x = 1,878.95 × 756.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.49x = 1,420,542.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,542.57/1,361.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.37

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