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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.04, 1,869.81 and 765.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.04, 1,869.81 and 765.46 is: 1,056.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.04 : 1,869.81 = 765.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.04/1,869.81 = 765.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.04x = 1,869.81 × 765.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.04x = 1,431,264.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,264.76/1,355.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.26

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