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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.57, 1,909.34 and 754.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.57, 1,909.34 and 754.11 is: 1,040.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.57 : 1,909.34 = 754.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.57/1,909.34 = 754.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.57x = 1,909.34 × 754.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.57x = 1,439,852.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,852.39/1,383.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.68

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