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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,349.74, 2,021.98 and 762.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,349.74, 2,021.98 and 762.97 is: 1,142.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,349.74 : 2,021.98 = 762.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,349.74/2,021.98 = 762.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,349.74x = 2,021.98 × 762.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,349.74x = 1,542,710.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,710.08/1,349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.97

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