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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.26, 1,908.88 and 762.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.26, 1,908.88 and 762.26 is: 1,051.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.26 : 1,908.88 = 762.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.26/1,908.88 = 762.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.26x = 1,908.88 × 762.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.26x = 1,455,062.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,062.87/1,383.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.91

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