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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.49, 1,909.20 and 762.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.49, 1,909.20 and 762.49 is: 1,052.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.49 : 1,909.20 = 762.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.49/1,909.20 = 762.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.49x = 1,909.20 × 762.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.49x = 1,455,745.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,745.91/1,383.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.23

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