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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.26, 1,906.16 and 760.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.26, 1,906.16 and 760.26 is: 1,049.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.26 : 1,906.16 = 760.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.26/1,906.16 = 760.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.26x = 1,906.16 × 760.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.26x = 1,449,177.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,177.20/1,381.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.17

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