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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.52, 1,917.59 and 760.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.52, 1,917.59 and 760.01 is: 1,048.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.52 : 1,917.59 = 760.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.52/1,917.59 = 760.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.52x = 1,917.59 × 760.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.52x = 1,457,389.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,389.25/1,389.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.84

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