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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.99, 1,868.60 and 764.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.99, 1,868.60 and 764.51 is: 1,055.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.99 : 1,868.60 = 764.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.99/1,868.60 = 764.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.99x = 1,868.60 × 764.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.99x = 1,428,563.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,563.39/1,353.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.08

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