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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.06, 1,905.75 and 760.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.06, 1,905.75 and 760.06 is: 1,048.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.06 : 1,905.75 = 760.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.06/1,905.75 = 760.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.06x = 1,905.75 × 760.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.06x = 1,448,484.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,484.35/1,381.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.82

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