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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.33, 1,866.18 and 762.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.33, 1,866.18 and 762.86 is: 1,052.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.33 : 1,866.18 = 762.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.33/1,866.18 = 762.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.33x = 1,866.18 × 762.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.33x = 1,423,624.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,624.74/1,352.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.72

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