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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.80, 1,909.54 and 762.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.80, 1,909.54 and 762.84 is: 1,052.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.80 : 1,909.54 = 762.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.80/1,909.54 = 762.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.80x = 1,909.54 × 762.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.80x = 1,456,673.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,673.49/1,383.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.66

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