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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.61, 1,865.28 and 762.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.61, 1,865.28 and 762.13 is: 1,051.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.61 : 1,865.28 = 762.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.61/1,865.28 = 762.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.61x = 1,865.28 × 762.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.61x = 1,421,585.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,585.24/1,351.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.77

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