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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.69, 1,869.42 and 765.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.69, 1,869.42 and 765.19 is: 1,055.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.69 : 1,869.42 = 765.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.69/1,869.42 = 765.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.69x = 1,869.42 × 765.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.69x = 1,430,461.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,461.49/1,354.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.93

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