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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.35, 1,868.77 and 764.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.35, 1,868.77 and 764.94 is: 1,055.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.35 : 1,868.77 = 764.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.35/1,868.77 = 764.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.35x = 1,868.77 × 764.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.35x = 1,429,485.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,485.67/1,354.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.48

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