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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.15, 1,868.66 and 764.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.15, 1,868.66 and 764.77 is: 1,055.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.15 : 1,868.66 = 764.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.15/1,868.66 = 764.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.15x = 1,868.66 × 764.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.15x = 1,429,089.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,089.48/1,354.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.34

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