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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,404.92, 2,108.76 and 757.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,404.92, 2,108.76 and 757.04 is: 1,136.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,404.92 : 2,108.76 = 757.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,404.92/2,108.76 = 757.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,404.92x = 2,108.76 × 757.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,404.92x = 1,596,415.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,415.67/1,404.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136.30

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