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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.52, 1,865.08 and 762.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.52, 1,865.08 and 762.06 is: 1,051.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.52 : 1,865.08 = 762.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.52/1,865.08 = 762.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.52x = 1,865.08 × 762.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.52x = 1,421,302.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,302.86/1,351.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.63

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