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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.71, 1,863.95 and 761.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.71, 1,863.95 and 761.23 is: 1,050.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.71 : 1,863.95 = 761.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.71/1,863.95 = 761.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.71x = 1,863.95 × 761.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.71x = 1,418,886.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,418,886.19/1,350.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.48

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