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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382, 1,907.28 and 761.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382, 1,907.28 and 761.12 is: 1,050.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382 : 1,907.28 = 761.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382/1,907.28 = 761.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382x = 1,907.28 × 761.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382x = 1,451,668.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,668.95/1,382
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.41

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