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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.02, 1,905.66 and 760.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.02, 1,905.66 and 760.02 is: 1,048.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.02 : 1,905.66 = 760.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.02/1,905.66 = 760.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.02x = 1,905.66 × 760.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.02x = 1,448,339.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,339.71/1,381.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.75

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