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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.46, 1,866.18 and 762.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.46, 1,866.18 and 762.93 is: 1,052.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.46 : 1,866.18 = 762.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.46/1,866.18 = 762.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.46x = 1,866.18 × 762.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.46x = 1,423,764.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,764.71/1,352.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.72

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