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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.56, 1,865.01 and 762.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.56, 1,865.01 and 762.09 is: 1,051.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.56 : 1,865.01 = 762.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.56/1,865.01 = 762.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.56x = 1,865.01 × 762.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.56x = 1,421,305.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,305.47/1,351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.60

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