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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.25, 1,908.90 and 762.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.25, 1,908.90 and 762.25 is: 1,051.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.25 : 1,908.90 = 762.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.25/1,908.90 = 762.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.25x = 1,908.90 × 762.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.25x = 1,455,059.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,059.03/1,383.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.91

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