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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.71, 1,909.50 and 754.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.71, 1,909.50 and 754.26 is: 1,040.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.71 : 1,909.50 = 754.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.71/1,909.50 = 754.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.71x = 1,909.50 × 754.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.71x = 1,440,262.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,262.36/1,383.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,040.87

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