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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.99, 1,908.52 and 753.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.99, 1,908.52 and 753.53 is: 1,039.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.99 : 1,908.52 = 753.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.99/1,908.52 = 753.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.99x = 1,908.52 × 753.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.99x = 1,438,115.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,115.65/1,382.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.86

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