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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.08, 1,904.36 and 758.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.08, 1,904.36 and 758.96 is: 1,047.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.08 : 1,904.36 = 758.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.08/1,904.36 = 758.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.08x = 1,904.36 × 758.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.08x = 1,445,333.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,333.07/1,380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.28

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