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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.47, 1,906.43 and 760.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.47, 1,906.43 and 760.47 is: 1,049.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.47 : 1,906.43 = 760.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.47/1,906.43 = 760.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.47x = 1,906.43 × 760.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.47x = 1,449,780.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,780.92/1,381.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.45

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