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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.62, 1,865.26 and 762.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.62, 1,865.26 and 762.16 is: 1,051.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.62 : 1,865.26 = 762.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.62/1,865.26 = 762.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.62x = 1,865.26 × 762.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.62x = 1,421,626.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,626.56/1,351.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.79

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