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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.40, 1,866.08 and 762.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.40, 1,866.08 and 762.92 is: 1,052.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.40 : 1,866.08 = 762.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.40/1,866.08 = 762.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.40x = 1,866.08 × 762.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.40x = 1,423,669.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,669.75/1,352.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.70

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