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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.78, 1,909.67 and 754.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.78, 1,909.67 and 754.35 is: 1,041.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.78 : 1,909.67 = 754.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.78/1,909.67 = 754.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.78x = 1,909.67 × 754.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.78x = 1,440,555.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,555.79/1,383.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.03

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