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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.24, 1,908.69 and 1,011.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.24, 1,908.69 and 1,011.26 is: 1,396.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.24 : 1,908.69 = 1,011.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.24/1,908.69 = 1,011.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.24x = 1,908.69 × 1,011.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.24x = 1,930,181.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,181.85/1,382.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.42

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