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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.89, 2,063.78 and 759.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.89, 2,063.78 and 759.90 is: 1,139.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.89 : 2,063.78 = 759.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.89/2,063.78 = 759.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.89x = 2,063.78 × 759.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.89x = 1,568,262.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,568,262.62/1,375.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.82

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