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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.60, 1,908.02 and 753.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.60, 1,908.02 and 753.17 is: 1,039.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.60 : 1,908.02 = 753.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.60/1,908.02 = 753.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.60x = 1,908.02 × 753.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.60x = 1,437,058.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,058.37/1,382.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.39

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