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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.09, 1,879.57 and 764.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.09, 1,879.57 and 764.55 is: 1,055.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.09 : 1,879.57 = 764.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.09/1,879.57 = 764.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.09x = 1,879.57 × 764.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.09x = 1,437,025.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,025.24/1,362.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.01

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