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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.11, 1,908.69 and 753.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.11, 1,908.69 and 753.63 is: 1,040.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.11 : 1,908.69 = 753.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.11/1,908.69 = 753.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.11x = 1,908.69 × 753.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.11x = 1,438,446.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,446.04/1,383.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.01

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