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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.56, 2,064.30 and 761.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.56, 2,064.30 and 761.58 is: 1,140.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.56 : 2,064.30 = 761.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.56/2,064.30 = 761.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.56x = 2,064.30 × 761.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.56x = 1,572,129.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,129.59/1,378.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.41

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