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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.48, 1,917.48 and 760.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.48, 1,917.48 and 760.02 is: 1,048.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.48 : 1,917.48 = 760.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.48/1,917.48 = 760.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.48x = 1,917.48 × 760.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.48x = 1,457,323.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,323.15/1,389.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.83

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