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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.95, 1,870.01 and 765.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.95, 1,870.01 and 765.68 is: 1,056.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.95 : 1,870.01 = 765.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.95/1,870.01 = 765.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.95x = 1,870.01 × 765.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.95x = 1,431,829.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,829.26/1,354.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.74

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