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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.31, 1,907.71 and 916.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.31, 1,907.71 and 916.75 is: 1,264.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.31 : 1,907.71 = 916.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.31/1,907.71 = 916.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.31x = 1,907.71 × 916.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.31x = 1,748,893.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,893.14/1,383.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.28

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