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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.56, 1,902.48 and 757.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.56, 1,902.48 and 757.56 is: 1,045.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.56 : 1,902.48 = 757.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.56/1,902.48 = 757.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.56x = 1,902.48 × 757.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.56x = 1,441,242.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,242.75/1,378.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.47

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