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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.54, 1,906.52 and 760.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.54, 1,906.52 and 760.54 is: 1,049.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.54 : 1,906.52 = 760.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.54/1,906.52 = 760.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.54x = 1,906.52 × 760.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.54x = 1,449,984.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,984.72/1,381.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.54

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