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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.76, 1,865.53 and 762.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.76, 1,865.53 and 762.38 is: 1,052.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.76 : 1,865.53 = 762.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.76/1,865.53 = 762.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.76x = 1,865.53 × 762.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.76x = 1,422,241.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,241.38/1,351.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.14

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