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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.44, 1,913.29 and 756.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.44, 1,913.29 and 756.97 is: 1,044.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.44 : 1,913.29 = 756.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.44/1,913.29 = 756.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.44x = 1,913.29 × 756.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.44x = 1,448,303.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,303.13/1,386.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.62

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