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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.80, 1,901.28 and 756.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.80, 1,901.28 and 756.80 is: 1,044.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.80 : 1,901.28 = 756.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.80/1,901.28 = 756.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.80x = 1,901.28 × 756.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.80x = 1,438,888.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,888.70/1,377.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.34

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