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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.93, 1,868.38 and 764.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.93, 1,868.38 and 764.47 is: 1,054.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.93 : 1,868.38 = 764.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.93/1,868.38 = 764.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.93x = 1,868.38 × 764.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.93x = 1,428,320.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,320.46/1,353.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.94

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