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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.11, 1,865.97 and 762.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.11, 1,865.97 and 762.69 is: 1,052.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.11 : 1,865.97 = 762.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.11/1,865.97 = 762.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.11x = 1,865.97 × 762.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.11x = 1,423,156.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,156.66/1,352.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.55

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