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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.50, 1,905.09 and 759.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.50, 1,905.09 and 759.50 is: 1,048.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.50 : 1,905.09 = 759.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.50/1,905.09 = 759.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.50x = 1,905.09 × 759.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.50x = 1,446,915.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,915.86/1,380.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.11

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