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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.26, 1,913.04 and 756.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.26, 1,913.04 and 756.80 is: 1,044.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.26 : 1,913.04 = 756.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.26/1,913.04 = 756.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.26x = 1,913.04 × 756.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.26x = 1,447,793.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,793.45/1,386.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.39

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