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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.50, 1,899.70 and 755.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.50, 1,899.70 and 755.62 is: 1,042.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.50 : 1,899.70 = 755.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.50/1,899.70 = 755.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.50x = 1,899.70 × 755.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.50x = 1,435,451.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,451.31/1,376.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.83

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