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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.50, 1,909.24 and 762.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.50, 1,909.24 and 762.50 is: 1,052.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.50 : 1,909.24 = 762.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.50/1,909.24 = 762.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.50x = 1,909.24 × 762.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.50x = 1,455,795.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,795.50/1,383.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.26

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