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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.06, 1,868.60 and 764.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.06, 1,868.60 and 764.60 is: 1,055.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.06 : 1,868.60 = 764.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.06/1,868.60 = 764.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.06x = 1,868.60 × 764.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.06x = 1,428,726.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,726.25/1,354.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.14

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