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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.14, 2,063.78 and 759.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.14, 2,063.78 and 759.72 is: 1,139.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.14 : 2,063.78 = 759.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.14/2,063.78 = 759.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.14x = 2,063.78 × 759.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.14x = 1,567,894.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,894.94/1,376.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.34

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