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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.75, 1,908.20 and 761.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.75, 1,908.20 and 761.75 is: 1,051.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.75 : 1,908.20 = 761.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.75/1,908.20 = 761.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.75x = 1,908.20 × 761.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.75x = 1,453,567.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,567.54/1,382.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.22

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