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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.02, 1,908.42 and 762.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.02, 1,908.42 and 762.02 is: 1,051.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.02 : 1,908.42 = 762.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.02/1,908.42 = 762.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.02x = 1,908.42 × 762.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.02x = 1,454,254.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,254.21/1,383.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.51

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