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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.76, 1,902.70 and 757.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.76, 1,902.70 and 757.76 is: 1,045.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.76 : 1,902.70 = 757.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.76/1,902.70 = 757.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.76x = 1,902.70 × 757.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.76x = 1,441,789.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,789.95/1,378.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.71

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