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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.31, 1,899.20 and 755.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.31, 1,899.20 and 755.31 is: 1,042.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.31 : 1,899.20 = 755.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.31/1,899.20 = 755.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.31x = 1,899.20 × 755.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.31x = 1,434,480.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,480.98/1,376.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.27

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