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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.06, 1,907.37 and 916.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.06, 1,907.37 and 916.50 is: 1,263.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.06 : 1,907.37 = 916.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.06/1,907.37 = 916.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.06x = 1,907.37 × 916.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.06x = 1,748,104.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,104.61/1,383.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,263.94

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