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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,489.71, 2,232.90 and 757.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,489.71, 2,232.90 and 757.78 is: 1,135.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,489.71 : 2,232.90 = 757.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,489.71/2,232.90 = 757.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,489.71x = 2,232.90 × 757.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,489.71x = 1,692,046.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,046.96/1,489.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.82

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