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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381, 1,905.78 and 760

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381, 1,905.78 and 760 is: 1,048.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381 : 1,905.78 = 760 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381/1,905.78 = 760/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381x = 1,905.78 × 760
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381x = 1,448,392.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,392.80/1,381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.80

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