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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.58, 1,917.62 and 760.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.58, 1,917.62 and 760.11 is: 1,048.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.58 : 1,917.62 = 760.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.58/1,917.62 = 760.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.58x = 1,917.62 × 760.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.58x = 1,457,602.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,602.14/1,389.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.95

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