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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.87, 1,911.15 and 755.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.87, 1,911.15 and 755.40 is: 1,042.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.87 : 1,911.15 = 755.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.87/1,911.15 = 755.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.87x = 1,911.15 × 755.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.87x = 1,443,682.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,682.71/1,384.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.47

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