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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.23, 1,866.11 and 762.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.23, 1,866.11 and 762.77 is: 1,052.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.23 : 1,866.11 = 762.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.23/1,866.11 = 762.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.23x = 1,866.11 × 762.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.23x = 1,423,413.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,413.58/1,352.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.64

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