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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.59, 1,913.49 and 757.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.59, 1,913.49 and 757.11 is: 1,044.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.59 : 1,913.49 = 757.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.59/1,913.49 = 757.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.59x = 1,913.49 × 757.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.59x = 1,448,722.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,722.41/1,386.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.81

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