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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.80, 1,879.31 and 764.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.80, 1,879.31 and 764.35 is: 1,054.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.80 : 1,879.31 = 764.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.80/1,879.31 = 764.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.80x = 1,879.31 × 764.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.80x = 1,436,450.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,450.60/1,361.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.82

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