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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.98, 1,869.85 and 765.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.98, 1,869.85 and 765.49 is: 1,056.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.98 : 1,869.85 = 765.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.98/1,869.85 = 765.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.98x = 1,869.85 × 765.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.98x = 1,431,351.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,351.48/1,354.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.36

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