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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.52, 1,863.89 and 761.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.52, 1,863.89 and 761.18 is: 1,050.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.52 : 1,863.89 = 761.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.52/1,863.89 = 761.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.52x = 1,863.89 × 761.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.52x = 1,418,760.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,760.29/1,350.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.53

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