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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.57, 1,903.77 and 758.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.57, 1,903.77 and 758.57 is: 1,046.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.57 : 1,903.77 = 758.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.57/1,903.77 = 758.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.57x = 1,903.77 × 758.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.57x = 1,444,133.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,133.29/1,379.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.80

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