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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.88, 2,061.80 and 759.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.88, 2,061.80 and 759.90 is: 1,137.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.88 : 2,061.80 = 759.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.88/2,061.80 = 759.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.88x = 2,061.80 × 759.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.88x = 1,566,768.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,768.87/1,376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.91

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