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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.89, 1,909.74 and 762.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.89, 1,909.74 and 762.89 is: 1,052.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.89 : 1,909.74 = 762.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.89/1,909.74 = 762.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.89x = 1,909.74 × 762.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.89x = 1,456,921.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,921.55/1,383.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.77

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