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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.76, 1,901.28 and 756.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.76, 1,901.28 and 756.76 is: 1,044.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.76 : 1,901.28 = 756.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.76/1,901.28 = 756.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.76x = 1,901.28 × 756.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.76x = 1,438,812.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,812.65/1,377.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.31

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