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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.65, 1,909.44 and 754.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.65, 1,909.44 and 754.19 is: 1,040.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.65 : 1,909.44 = 754.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.65/1,909.44 = 754.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.65x = 1,909.44 × 754.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.65x = 1,440,067.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,067.24/1,383.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.78

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