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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.38, 1,907.68 and 761.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.38, 1,907.68 and 761.38 is: 1,050.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.38 : 1,907.68 = 761.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.38/1,907.68 = 761.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.38x = 1,907.68 × 761.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.38x = 1,452,469.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,469.40/1,382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.70

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