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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.72, 1,910.81 and 755.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.72, 1,910.81 and 755.24 is: 1,042.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.72 : 1,910.81 = 755.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.72/1,910.81 = 755.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.72x = 1,910.81 × 755.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.72x = 1,443,112.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,112.48/1,384.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.17

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