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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.46, 1,869.11 and 764.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.46, 1,869.11 and 764.99 is: 1,055.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.46 : 1,869.11 = 764.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.46/1,869.11 = 764.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.46x = 1,869.11 × 764.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.46x = 1,429,837.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,837.29/1,354.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.66

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