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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.62, 1,917.58 and 760.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.62, 1,917.58 and 760.10 is: 1,048.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.62 : 1,917.58 = 760.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.62/1,917.58 = 760.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.62x = 1,917.58 × 760.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.62x = 1,457,552.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,552.56/1,389.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.89

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