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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.86, 2,012.55 and 764.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.86, 2,012.55 and 764.98 is: 1,145.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.86 : 2,012.55 = 764.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.86/2,012.55 = 764.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.86x = 2,012.55 × 764.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.86x = 1,539,560.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,560.50/1,343.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.63

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