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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.46, 1,869.18 and 765.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.46, 1,869.18 and 765.05 is: 1,055.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.46 : 1,869.18 = 765.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.46/1,869.18 = 765.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.46x = 1,869.18 × 765.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.46x = 1,430,003.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,003.94/1,354.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.78

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