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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.68, 1,869.30 and 765.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.68, 1,869.30 and 765.18 is: 1,055.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.68 : 1,869.30 = 765.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.68/1,869.30 = 765.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.68x = 1,869.30 × 765.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.68x = 1,430,350.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,350.97/1,354.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.86

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