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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.23, 2,065.32 and 762.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.23, 2,065.32 and 762.26 is: 1,141.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.23 : 2,065.32 = 762.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.23/2,065.32 = 762.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.23x = 2,065.32 × 762.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.23x = 1,574,300.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,574,300.50/1,379.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.44

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