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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.17, 1,868.64 and 756.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.17, 1,868.64 and 756.66 is: 1,044.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.17 : 1,868.64 = 756.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.17/1,868.64 = 756.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.17x = 1,868.64 × 756.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.17x = 1,413,917.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,917.69/1,354.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.13

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