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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.80, 1,902.64 and 757.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.80, 1,902.64 and 757.84 is: 1,045.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.80 : 1,902.64 = 757.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.80/1,902.64 = 757.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.80x = 1,902.64 × 757.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.80x = 1,441,896.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,896.70/1,378.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.76

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