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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.66, 1,869.41 and 765.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.66, 1,869.41 and 765.38 is: 1,056.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.66 : 1,869.41 = 765.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.66/1,869.41 = 765.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.66x = 1,869.41 × 765.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.66x = 1,430,805.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,805.20/1,354.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.21

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