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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.51, 1,865.09 and 762.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.51, 1,865.09 and 762.05 is: 1,051.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.51 : 1,865.09 = 762.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.51/1,865.09 = 762.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.51x = 1,865.09 × 762.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.51x = 1,421,298.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,298.40/1,351.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.64

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