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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.56, 1,869.30 and 765.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.56, 1,869.30 and 765.10 is: 1,055.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.56 : 1,869.30 = 765.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.56/1,869.30 = 765.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.56x = 1,869.30 × 765.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.56x = 1,430,201.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,201.43/1,354.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.84

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