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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.83, 1,909.73 and 754.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.83, 1,909.73 and 754.41 is: 1,041.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.83 : 1,909.73 = 754.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.83/1,909.73 = 754.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.83x = 1,909.73 × 754.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.83x = 1,440,719.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,719.41/1,383.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.11

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