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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376, 1,898.92 and 755.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376, 1,898.92 and 755.04 is: 1,041.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376 : 1,898.92 = 755.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376/1,898.92 = 755.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376x = 1,898.92 × 755.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376x = 1,433,760.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,760.56/1,376
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.98

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