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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.44, 1,905.01 and 759.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.44, 1,905.01 and 759.44 is: 1,048.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.44 : 1,905.01 = 759.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.44/1,905.01 = 759.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.44x = 1,905.01 × 759.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.44x = 1,446,740.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,740.79/1,380.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.03

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