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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.89, 1,902.87 and 757.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.89, 1,902.87 and 757.89 is: 1,045.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.89 : 1,902.87 = 757.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.89/1,902.87 = 757.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.89x = 1,902.87 × 757.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.89x = 1,442,166.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,166.14/1,378.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.89

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