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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.72, 1,869.60 and 765.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.72, 1,869.60 and 765.28 is: 1,056.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.72 : 1,869.60 = 765.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.72/1,869.60 = 765.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.72x = 1,869.60 × 765.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.72x = 1,430,767.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,767.49/1,354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.14

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