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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.95, 1,918.23 and 760.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.95, 1,918.23 and 760.47 is: 1,049.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.95 : 1,918.23 = 760.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.95/1,918.23 = 760.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.95x = 1,918.23 × 760.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.95x = 1,458,756.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,756.37/1,389.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.51

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