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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.35, 1,917.20 and 759.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.35, 1,917.20 and 759.85 is: 1,048.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.35 : 1,917.20 = 759.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.35/1,917.20 = 759.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.35x = 1,917.20 × 759.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.35x = 1,456,781.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,781.53/1,389.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.53

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