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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.05, 1,908.11 and 785.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.05, 1,908.11 and 785.48 is: 1,083.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.05 : 1,908.11 = 785.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.05/1,908.11 = 785.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.05x = 1,908.11 × 785.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.05x = 1,498,774.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,774.67/1,383.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.67

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