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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.46, 1,908.30 and 1,088.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.46, 1,908.30 and 1,088.62 is: 1,501.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.46 : 1,908.30 = 1,088.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.46/1,908.30 = 1,088.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.46x = 1,908.30 × 1,088.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.46x = 2,077,413.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,413.55/1,383.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.61

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