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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.49, 1,917.51 and 760.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.49, 1,917.51 and 760.03 is: 1,048.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.49 : 1,917.51 = 760.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.49/1,917.51 = 760.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.49x = 1,917.51 × 760.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.49x = 1,457,365.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,365.13/1,389.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.85

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