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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.54, 1,917.57 and 760.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.54, 1,917.57 and 760.06 is: 1,048.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.54 : 1,917.57 = 760.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.54/1,917.57 = 760.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.54x = 1,917.57 × 760.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.54x = 1,457,463.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,463.46/1,389.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.88

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