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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.14, 1,911.51 and 755.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.14, 1,911.51 and 755.67 is: 1,042.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.14 : 1,911.51 = 755.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.14/1,911.51 = 755.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.14x = 1,911.51 × 755.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.14x = 1,444,470.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,470.76/1,385.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.83

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