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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.94, 1,865.63 and 762.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.94, 1,865.63 and 762.47 is: 1,052.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.94 : 1,865.63 = 762.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.94/1,865.63 = 762.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.94x = 1,865.63 × 762.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.94x = 1,422,479.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,479.48/1,351.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.17

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