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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383, 1,908.67 and 1,033.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383, 1,908.67 and 1,033.08 is: 1,425.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383 : 1,908.67 = 1,033.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383/1,908.67 = 1,033.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383x = 1,908.67 × 1,033.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383x = 1,971,808.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,971,808.80/1,383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.75

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