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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.58, 1,912.08 and 756.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.58, 1,912.08 and 756.12 is: 1,043.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.58 : 1,912.08 = 756.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.58/1,912.08 = 756.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.58x = 1,912.08 × 756.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.58x = 1,445,761.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,761.93/1,385.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.43

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