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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.28, 1,913.07 and 756.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.28, 1,913.07 and 756.82 is: 1,044.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.28 : 1,913.07 = 756.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.28/1,913.07 = 756.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.28x = 1,913.07 × 756.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.28x = 1,447,854.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,854.87/1,386.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.42

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