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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.76, 1,902.72 and 757.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.76, 1,902.72 and 757.76 is: 1,045.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.76 : 1,902.72 = 757.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.76/1,902.72 = 757.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.76x = 1,902.72 × 757.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.76x = 1,441,805.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,805.11/1,378.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.73

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