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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.24, 1,904.73 and 759.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.24, 1,904.73 and 759.24 is: 1,047.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.24 : 1,904.73 = 759.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.24/1,904.73 = 759.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.24x = 1,904.73 × 759.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.24x = 1,446,147.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,147.21/1,380.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.75

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