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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.25, 1,906.14 and 760.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.25, 1,906.14 and 760.25 is: 1,049.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.25 : 1,906.14 = 760.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.25/1,906.14 = 760.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.25x = 1,906.14 × 760.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.25x = 1,449,142.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,142.94/1,381.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.15

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