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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.55, 1,866.29 and 763.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.55, 1,866.29 and 763.11 is: 1,052.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.55 : 1,866.29 = 763.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.55/1,866.29 = 763.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.55x = 1,866.29 × 763.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.55x = 1,424,180.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,180.75/1,352.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.96

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