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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.92, 1,908.83 and 1,105.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.92, 1,908.83 and 1,105.09 is: 1,525.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.92 : 1,908.83 = 1,105.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.92/1,908.83 = 1,105.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.92x = 1,908.83 × 1,105.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.92x = 2,109,428.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,109,428.94/1,382.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,525.34

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