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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.22, 1,865.97 and 762.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.22, 1,865.97 and 762.64 is: 1,052.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.22 : 1,865.97 = 762.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.22/1,865.97 = 762.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.22x = 1,865.97 × 762.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.22x = 1,423,067.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,067.16/1,352.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.39

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