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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.51, 1,911.94 and 756.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.51, 1,911.94 and 756.02 is: 1,043.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.51 : 1,911.94 = 756.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.51/1,911.94 = 756.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.51x = 1,911.94 × 756.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.51x = 1,445,457.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,457.01/1,385.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.27

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