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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.32, 2,078.87 and 761.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.32, 2,078.87 and 761.20 is: 1,141.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.32 : 2,078.87 = 761.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.32/2,078.87 = 761.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.32x = 2,078.87 × 761.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.32x = 1,582,426.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,426.84/1,386.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.46

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