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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.08, 1,909.99 and 754.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.08, 1,909.99 and 754.62 is: 1,041.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.08 : 1,909.99 = 754.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.08/1,909.99 = 754.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.08x = 1,909.99 × 754.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.08x = 1,441,316.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,316.65/1,384.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.35

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