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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.63, 1,910.72 and 755.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.63, 1,910.72 and 755.14 is: 1,042.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.63 : 1,910.72 = 755.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.63/1,910.72 = 755.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.63x = 1,910.72 × 755.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.63x = 1,442,861.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,861.79/1,384.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.06

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