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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.79, 1,869.71 and 765.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.79, 1,869.71 and 765.37 is: 1,056.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.79 : 1,869.71 = 765.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.79/1,869.71 = 765.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.79x = 1,869.71 × 765.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.79x = 1,431,019.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,019.94/1,354.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.27

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