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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.52, 2,065.76 and 760.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.52, 2,065.76 and 760.06 is: 1,140.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.52 : 2,065.76 = 760.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.52/2,065.76 = 760.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.52x = 2,065.76 × 760.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.52x = 1,570,101.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,101.55/1,376.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.63

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