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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.50, 1,899.60 and 755.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.50, 1,899.60 and 755.50 is: 1,042.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.50 : 1,899.60 = 755.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.50/1,899.60 = 755.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.50x = 1,899.60 × 755.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.50x = 1,435,147.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,147.80/1,376.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.61

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