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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.03, 1,908.56 and 753.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.03, 1,908.56 and 753.57 is: 1,039.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.03 : 1,908.56 = 753.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.03/1,908.56 = 753.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.03x = 1,908.56 × 753.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.03x = 1,438,236.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,236.45/1,383.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,039.92

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