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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.59, 1,865.19 and 762.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.59, 1,865.19 and 762.12 is: 1,051.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.59 : 1,865.19 = 762.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.59/1,865.19 = 762.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.59x = 1,865.19 × 762.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.59x = 1,421,498.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,498.60/1,351.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.72

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