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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.96, 1,900.20 and 755.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.96, 1,900.20 and 755.96 is: 1,043.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.96 : 1,900.20 = 755.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.96/1,900.20 = 755.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.96x = 1,900.20 × 755.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.96x = 1,436,475.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,475.19/1,376.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.22

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