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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.43, 1,909.12 and 762.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.43, 1,909.12 and 762.43 is: 1,052.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.43 : 1,909.12 = 762.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.43/1,909.12 = 762.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.43x = 1,909.12 × 762.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.43x = 1,455,570.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,570.36/1,383.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.15

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