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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.88, 1,909.75 and 762.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.88, 1,909.75 and 762.88 is: 1,052.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.88 : 1,909.75 = 762.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.88/1,909.75 = 762.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.88x = 1,909.75 × 762.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.88x = 1,456,910.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,910.08/1,383.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.77

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