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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.22, 1,863.18 and 760.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.22, 1,863.18 and 760.68 is: 1,049.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.22 : 1,863.18 = 760.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.22/1,863.18 = 760.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.22x = 1,863.18 × 760.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.22x = 1,417,283.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,283.76/1,350.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.67

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