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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.30, 1,879.89 and 764.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.30, 1,879.89 and 764.76 is: 1,055.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.30 : 1,879.89 = 764.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.30/1,879.89 = 764.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.30x = 1,879.89 × 764.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.30x = 1,437,664.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,664.68/1,362.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.32

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