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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.06, 1,879.38 and 764.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.06, 1,879.38 and 764.46 is: 1,054.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.06 : 1,879.38 = 764.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.06/1,879.38 = 764.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.06x = 1,879.38 × 764.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.06x = 1,436,710.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,710.83/1,362.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.81

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