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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.90, 1,866.83 and 763.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.90, 1,866.83 and 763.33 is: 1,053.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.90 : 1,866.83 = 763.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.90/1,866.83 = 763.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.90x = 1,866.83 × 763.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.90x = 1,424,998.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,998.86/1,352.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.30

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