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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.80, 1,906.88 and 760.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.80, 1,906.88 and 760.80 is: 1,049.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.80 : 1,906.88 = 760.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.80/1,906.88 = 760.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.80x = 1,906.88 × 760.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.80x = 1,450,754.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,754.30/1,381.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.90

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