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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.76, 1,905.47 and 1,082.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.76, 1,905.47 and 1,082.38 is: 1,493.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.76 : 1,905.47 = 1,082.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.76/1,905.47 = 1,082.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.76x = 1,905.47 × 1,082.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.76x = 2,062,442.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,442.62/1,380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.70

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