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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.48, 1,880.30 and 765.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.48, 1,880.30 and 765.04 is: 1,055.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.48 : 1,880.30 = 765.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.48/1,880.30 = 765.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.48x = 1,880.30 × 765.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.48x = 1,438,504.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,504.71/1,362.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.80

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