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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.47, 2,032.80 and 762.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.47, 2,032.80 and 762.94 is: 1,143.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.47 : 2,032.80 = 762.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.47/2,032.80 = 762.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.47x = 2,032.80 × 762.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.47x = 1,550,904.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,904.11/1,356.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.34

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