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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.42, 1,866.34 and 763.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.42, 1,866.34 and 763.08 is: 1,053.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.42 : 1,866.34 = 763.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.42/1,866.34 = 763.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.42x = 1,866.34 × 763.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.42x = 1,424,166.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,166.73/1,352.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.05

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