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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.44, 1,900.92 and 756.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.44, 1,900.92 and 756.44 is: 1,043.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.44 : 1,900.92 = 756.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.44/1,900.92 = 756.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.44x = 1,900.92 × 756.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.44x = 1,437,931.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,931.92/1,377.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.92

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