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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.17, 1,868.85 and 764.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.17, 1,868.85 and 764.76 is: 1,055.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.17 : 1,868.85 = 764.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.17/1,868.85 = 764.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.17x = 1,868.85 × 764.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.17x = 1,429,221.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,221.73/1,354.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.42

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