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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.50, 1,903.72 and 758.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.50, 1,903.72 and 758.50 is: 1,046.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.50 : 1,903.72 = 758.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.50/1,903.72 = 758.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.50x = 1,903.72 × 758.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.50x = 1,443,971.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,971.62/1,379.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.74

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