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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.49, 1,911.98 and 756.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.49, 1,911.98 and 756.03 is: 1,043.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.49 : 1,911.98 = 756.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.49/1,911.98 = 756.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.49x = 1,911.98 × 756.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.49x = 1,445,510.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,510.46/1,385.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.32

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