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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.12, 1,868.56 and 764.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.12, 1,868.56 and 764.64 is: 1,055.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.12 : 1,868.56 = 764.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.12/1,868.56 = 764.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.12x = 1,868.56 × 764.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.12x = 1,428,775.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,775.72/1,354.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.13

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