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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.19, 2,059.80 and 756.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.19, 2,059.80 and 756.78 is: 1,135.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.19 : 2,059.80 = 756.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.19/2,059.80 = 756.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.19x = 2,059.80 × 756.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.19x = 1,558,805.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,805.15/1,373.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.17

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