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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.81, 1,909.67 and 762.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.81, 1,909.67 and 762.81 is: 1,052.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.81 : 1,909.67 = 762.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.81/1,909.67 = 762.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.81x = 1,909.67 × 762.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.81x = 1,456,715.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,715.37/1,383.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.68

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