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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.16, 1,881.29 and 765.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.16, 1,881.29 and 765.69 is: 1,056.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.16 : 1,881.29 = 765.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.16/1,881.29 = 765.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.16x = 1,881.29 × 765.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.16x = 1,440,479.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,479.80/1,363.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.72

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