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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.66, 2,073.54 and 767.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.66, 2,073.54 and 767.64 is: 1,150.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.66 : 2,073.54 = 767.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.66/2,073.54 = 767.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.66x = 2,073.54 × 767.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.66x = 1,591,732.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,732.25/1,383.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.38

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