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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.89, 2,065.27 and 760.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.89, 2,065.27 and 760.90 is: 1,141.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.89 : 2,065.27 = 760.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.89/2,065.27 = 760.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.89x = 2,065.27 × 760.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.89x = 1,571,463.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,463.94/1,376.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.31

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