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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.06, 1,901.61 and 757.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.06, 1,901.61 and 757.06 is: 1,044.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.06 : 1,901.61 = 757.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.06/1,901.61 = 757.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.06x = 1,901.61 × 757.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.06x = 1,439,632.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,632.87/1,378.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.68

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