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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.89, 1,909.76 and 754.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.89, 1,909.76 and 754.40 is: 1,041.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.89 : 1,909.76 = 754.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.89/1,909.76 = 754.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.89x = 1,909.76 × 754.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.89x = 1,440,719.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,719.17/1,383.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.06

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