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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.51, 1,864.89 and 762.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.51, 1,864.89 and 762.03 is: 1,051.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.51 : 1,864.89 = 762.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.51/1,864.89 = 762.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.51x = 1,864.89 × 762.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.51x = 1,421,102.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,102.13/1,351.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.49

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