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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.85, 1,908.33 and 761.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.85, 1,908.33 and 761.85 is: 1,051.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.85 : 1,908.33 = 761.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.85/1,908.33 = 761.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.85x = 1,908.33 × 761.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.85x = 1,453,847.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,847.86/1,382.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.35

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