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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.12, 1,869.92 and 765.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.12, 1,869.92 and 765.54 is: 1,056.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.12 : 1,869.92 = 765.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.12/1,869.92 = 765.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.12x = 1,869.92 × 765.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.12x = 1,431,502.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,502.81/1,355.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.37

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