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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.53, 1,907.80 and 761.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.53, 1,907.80 and 761.53 is: 1,050.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.53 : 1,907.80 = 761.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.53/1,907.80 = 761.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.53x = 1,907.80 × 761.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.53x = 1,452,846.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,846.93/1,382.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.86

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