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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.98, 2,074.15 and 767.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.98, 2,074.15 and 767.37 is: 1,150.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.98 : 2,074.15 = 767.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.98/2,074.15 = 767.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.98x = 2,074.15 × 767.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.98x = 1,591,638.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,638.57/1,383.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.04

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