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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.17, 2,060.72 and 759.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.17, 2,060.72 and 759.18 is: 1,136.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.17 : 2,060.72 = 759.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.17/2,060.72 = 759.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.17x = 2,060.72 × 759.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.17x = 1,564,470.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,470.39/1,376.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.83

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