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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.34, 1,866.35 and 762.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.34, 1,866.35 and 762.99 is: 1,052.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.34 : 1,866.35 = 762.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.34/1,866.35 = 762.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.34x = 1,866.35 × 762.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.34x = 1,424,006.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,006.39/1,352.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.99

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