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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.58, 1,909.34 and 754.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.58, 1,909.34 and 754.15 is: 1,040.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.58 : 1,909.34 = 754.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.58/1,909.34 = 754.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.58x = 1,909.34 × 754.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.58x = 1,439,915.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,915.44/1,383.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.72

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