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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.35, 1,881.51 and 766.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.35, 1,881.51 and 766.05 is: 1,057.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.35 : 1,881.51 = 766.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.35/1,881.51 = 766.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.35x = 1,881.51 × 766.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.35x = 1,441,330.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,330.74/1,363.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.20

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