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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.14, 1,908.74 and 753.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.14, 1,908.74 and 753.68 is: 1,040.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.14 : 1,908.74 = 753.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.14/1,908.74 = 753.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.14x = 1,908.74 × 753.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.14x = 1,438,585.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,585.82/1,383.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.09

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