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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.11, 1,868.84 and 764.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.11, 1,868.84 and 764.83 is: 1,055.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.11 : 1,868.84 = 764.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.11/1,868.84 = 764.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.11x = 1,868.84 × 764.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.11x = 1,429,344.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,344.90/1,354.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.56

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