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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.63, 1,909.40 and 762.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.63, 1,909.40 and 762.63 is: 1,052.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.63 : 1,909.40 = 762.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.63/1,909.40 = 762.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.63x = 1,909.40 × 762.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.63x = 1,456,165.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,165.72/1,383.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.42

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