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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.89, 1,908.32 and 1,069.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.89, 1,908.32 and 1,069.20 is: 1,474.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.89 : 1,908.32 = 1,069.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.89/1,908.32 = 1,069.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.89x = 1,908.32 × 1,069.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.89x = 2,040,370.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,370.40/1,383.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.38

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