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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.96, 2,065.76 and 760.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.96, 2,065.76 and 760.52 is: 1,140.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.96 : 2,065.76 = 760.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.96/2,065.76 = 760.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.96x = 2,065.76 × 760.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.96x = 1,571,037.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,037.66/1,376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.95

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