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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.88, 1,905.61 and 759.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.88, 1,905.61 and 759.88 is: 1,048.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.88 : 1,905.61 = 759.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.88/1,905.61 = 759.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.88x = 1,905.61 × 759.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.88x = 1,448,025.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,025.40/1,380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.63

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