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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.91, 1,868.39 and 764.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.91, 1,868.39 and 764.43 is: 1,054.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.91 : 1,868.39 = 764.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.91/1,868.39 = 764.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.91x = 1,868.39 × 764.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.91x = 1,428,253.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,253.37/1,353.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.91

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