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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.79, 1,869.60 and 765.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.79, 1,869.60 and 765.35 is: 1,056.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.79 : 1,869.60 = 765.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.79/1,869.60 = 765.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.79x = 1,869.60 × 765.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.79x = 1,430,889.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430,889.01/1,354.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.17

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