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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.83, 1,909.67 and 754.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.83, 1,909.67 and 754.39 is: 1,041.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.83 : 1,909.67 = 754.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.83/1,909.67 = 754.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.83x = 1,909.67 × 754.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.83x = 1,440,638.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,638.81/1,383.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.05

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