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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.00, 2,059.80 and 756.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.00, 2,059.80 and 756.39 is: 1,134.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.00 : 2,059.80 = 756.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.00/2,059.80 = 756.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.00x = 2,059.80 × 756.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.00x = 1,558,011.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,011.81/1,373.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,134.75

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