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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.68, 1,908.07 and 753.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.68, 1,908.07 and 753.22 is: 1,039.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.68 : 1,908.07 = 753.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.68/1,908.07 = 753.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.68x = 1,908.07 × 753.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.68x = 1,437,196.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,196.49/1,382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.43

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