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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.76, 1,909.66 and 762.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.76, 1,909.66 and 762.76 is: 1,052.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.76 : 1,909.66 = 762.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.76/1,909.66 = 762.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.76x = 1,909.66 × 762.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.76x = 1,456,612.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,612.26/1,383.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.65

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