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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.02, 1,916.82 and 759.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.02, 1,916.82 and 759.53 is: 1,048.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.02 : 1,916.82 = 759.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.02/1,916.82 = 759.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.02x = 1,916.82 × 759.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.02x = 1,455,882.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,882.29/1,389.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.14

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