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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.74, 2,067.57 and 763.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.74, 2,067.57 and 763.76 is: 1,143.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.74 : 2,067.57 = 763.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.74/2,067.57 = 763.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.74x = 2,067.57 × 763.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.74x = 1,579,116.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,116.93/1,380.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.68

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