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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.19, 1,866.21 and 762.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.19, 1,866.21 and 762.75 is: 1,052.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.19 : 1,866.21 = 762.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.19/1,866.21 = 762.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.19x = 1,866.21 × 762.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.19x = 1,423,448.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,448.82/1,352.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.70

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