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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.28, 1,868.38 and 764.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.28, 1,868.38 and 764.68 is: 1,054.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.28 : 1,868.38 = 764.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.28/1,868.38 = 764.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.28x = 1,868.38 × 764.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.28x = 1,428,712.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,712.82/1,354.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.96

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