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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.51, 1,869.34 and 765.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.51, 1,869.34 and 765.14 is: 1,055.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.51 : 1,869.34 = 765.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.51/1,869.34 = 765.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.51x = 1,869.34 × 765.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.51x = 1,430,306.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,306.81/1,354.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.96

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