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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.08, 1,866.04 and 762.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.08, 1,866.04 and 762.64 is: 1,052.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.08 : 1,866.04 = 762.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.08/1,866.04 = 762.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.08x = 1,866.04 × 762.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.08x = 1,423,116.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,116.75/1,352.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.54

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