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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.26, 1,900.62 and 756.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.26, 1,900.62 and 756.26 is: 1,043.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.26 : 1,900.62 = 756.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.26/1,900.62 = 756.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.26x = 1,900.62 × 756.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.26x = 1,437,362.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,362.88/1,377.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.64

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