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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.86, 1,866.91 and 763.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.86, 1,866.91 and 763.41 is: 1,053.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.86 : 1,866.91 = 763.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.86/1,866.91 = 763.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.86x = 1,866.91 × 763.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.86x = 1,425,217.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,425,217.76/1,352.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.49

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