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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.43, 1,913.24 and 756.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.43, 1,913.24 and 756.93 is: 1,044.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.43 : 1,913.24 = 756.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.43/1,913.24 = 756.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.43x = 1,913.24 × 756.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.43x = 1,448,187.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,187.81/1,386.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.55

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