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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.33, 1,914.56 and 757.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.33, 1,914.56 and 757.89 is: 1,045.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.33 : 1,914.56 = 757.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.33/1,914.56 = 757.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.33x = 1,914.56 × 757.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.33x = 1,451,022.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,022.09/1,387.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.91

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