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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.22, 1,911.62 and 755.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.22, 1,911.62 and 755.74 is: 1,042.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.22 : 1,911.62 = 755.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.22/1,911.62 = 755.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.22x = 1,911.62 × 755.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.22x = 1,444,686.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,686.31/1,385.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.93

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