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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.02, 1,868.45 and 764.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.02, 1,868.45 and 764.61 is: 1,055.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.02 : 1,868.45 = 764.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.02/1,868.45 = 764.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.02x = 1,868.45 × 764.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.02x = 1,428,631.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,631.73/1,354.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.10

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