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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.85, 1,918.02 and 760.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.85, 1,918.02 and 760.41 is: 1,049.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.85 : 1,918.02 = 760.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.85/1,918.02 = 760.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.85x = 1,918.02 × 760.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.85x = 1,458,487.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,487.70/1,389.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.38

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