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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.81, 1,908.29 and 761.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.81, 1,908.29 and 761.81 is: 1,051.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.81 : 1,908.29 = 761.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.81/1,908.29 = 761.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.81x = 1,908.29 × 761.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.81x = 1,453,755.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,755.37/1,382.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.30

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