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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.78, 1,906.77 and 760.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.78, 1,906.77 and 760.78 is: 1,049.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.78 : 1,906.77 = 760.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.78/1,906.77 = 760.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.78x = 1,906.77 × 760.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.78x = 1,450,632.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,632.48/1,381.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.83

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