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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.43, 1,837.52 and 764.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.43, 1,837.52 and 764.46 is: 1,055.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.43 : 1,837.52 = 764.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.43/1,837.52 = 764.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.43x = 1,837.52 × 764.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.43x = 1,404,709.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,404,709.58/1,331.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.04

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