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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.52, 1,907.88 and 761.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.52, 1,907.88 and 761.52 is: 1,050.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.52 : 1,907.88 = 761.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.52/1,907.88 = 761.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.52x = 1,907.88 × 761.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.52x = 1,452,888.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,888.78/1,382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.90

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