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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.65, 1,910.86 and 755.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.65, 1,910.86 and 755.23 is: 1,042.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.65 : 1,910.86 = 755.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.65/1,910.86 = 755.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.65x = 1,910.86 × 755.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.65x = 1,443,138.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,138.80/1,384.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.24

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