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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.09, 1,882.26 and 766.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.09, 1,882.26 and 766.62 is: 1,057.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.09 : 1,882.26 = 766.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.09/1,882.26 = 766.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.09x = 1,882.26 × 766.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.09x = 1,442,978.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,978.16/1,364.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.84

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