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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383, 1,908.54 and 762.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383, 1,908.54 and 762.04 is: 1,051.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383 : 1,908.54 = 762.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383/1,908.54 = 762.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383x = 1,908.54 × 762.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383x = 1,454,383.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,383.82/1,383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.62

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