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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.39, 1,868.97 and 764.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.39, 1,868.97 and 764.89 is: 1,055.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.39 : 1,868.97 = 764.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.39/1,868.97 = 764.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.39x = 1,868.97 × 764.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.39x = 1,429,556.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,556.46/1,354.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.50

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