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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.31, 1,908.97 and 762.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.31, 1,908.97 and 762.31 is: 1,051.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.31 : 1,908.97 = 762.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.31/1,908.97 = 762.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.31x = 1,908.97 × 762.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.31x = 1,455,226.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,226.92/1,383.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.99

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