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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.84, 1,909.72 and 754.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.84, 1,909.72 and 754.38 is: 1,041.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.84 : 1,909.72 = 754.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.84/1,909.72 = 754.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.84x = 1,909.72 × 754.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.84x = 1,440,654.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,654.57/1,383.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.06

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