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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378, 1,901.64 and 757

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378, 1,901.64 and 757 is: 1,044.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378 : 1,901.64 = 757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378/1,901.64 = 757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378x = 1,901.64 × 757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378x = 1,439,541.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,541.48/1,378
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.66

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