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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.34, 1,882.32 and 766.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.34, 1,882.32 and 766.75 is: 1,057.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.34 : 1,882.32 = 766.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.34/1,882.32 = 766.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.34x = 1,882.32 × 766.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.34x = 1,443,269.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,269.12/1,364.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.85

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