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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.14, 1,901.82 and 757.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.14, 1,901.82 and 757.14 is: 1,044.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.14 : 1,901.82 = 757.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.14/1,901.82 = 757.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.14x = 1,901.82 × 757.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.14x = 1,439,943.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,943.99/1,378.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.85

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