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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.27, 1,917.15 and 759.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.27, 1,917.15 and 759.80 is: 1,048.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.27 : 1,917.15 = 759.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.27/1,917.15 = 759.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.27x = 1,917.15 × 759.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.27x = 1,456,640.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,640.98/1,389.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.49

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