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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.87, 1,869.75 and 757.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.87, 1,869.75 and 757.35 is: 1,045.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.87 : 1,869.75 = 757.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.87/1,869.75 = 757.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.87x = 1,869.75 × 757.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.87x = 1,416,055.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,055.16/1,354.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.16

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