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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.21, 1,913.01 and 756.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.21, 1,913.01 and 756.75 is: 1,044.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.21 : 1,913.01 = 756.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.21/1,913.01 = 756.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.21x = 1,913.01 × 756.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.21x = 1,447,670.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,670.32/1,386.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.34

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