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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.08, 2,071.95 and 764.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.08, 2,071.95 and 764.64 is: 1,147.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.08 : 2,071.95 = 764.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.08/2,071.95 = 764.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.08x = 2,071.95 × 764.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.08x = 1,584,292.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,292.98/1,381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.14

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