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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.80, 1,908.16 and 761.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.80, 1,908.16 and 761.84 is: 1,051.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.80 : 1,908.16 = 761.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.80/1,908.16 = 761.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.80x = 1,908.16 × 761.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.80x = 1,453,712.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,712.61/1,382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.28

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