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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.04, 1,911.39 and 755.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.04, 1,911.39 and 755.61 is: 1,042.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.04 : 1,911.39 = 755.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.04/1,911.39 = 755.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.04x = 1,911.39 × 755.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.04x = 1,444,265.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,265.40/1,385.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.76

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