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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.70, 1,869.34 and 765.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.70, 1,869.34 and 765.22 is: 1,055.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.70 : 1,869.34 = 765.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.70/1,869.34 = 765.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.70x = 1,869.34 × 765.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.70x = 1,430,456.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,456.35/1,354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.92

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