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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.01, 1,916.79 and 759.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.01, 1,916.79 and 759.52 is: 1,048.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.01 : 1,916.79 = 759.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.01/1,916.79 = 759.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.01x = 1,916.79 × 759.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.01x = 1,455,840.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,840.34/1,389.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.11

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