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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.61, 1,869.39 and 765.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.61, 1,869.39 and 765.11 is: 1,055.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.61 : 1,869.39 = 765.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.61/1,869.39 = 765.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.61x = 1,869.39 × 765.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.61x = 1,430,279.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,279.64/1,354.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.86

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