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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.52, 2,014.56 and 765.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.52, 2,014.56 and 765.80 is: 1,149.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.52 : 2,014.56 = 765.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.52/2,014.56 = 765.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.52x = 2,014.56 × 765.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.52x = 1,542,750.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,750.05/1,342.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.14

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