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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.44, 2,072.52 and 765

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.44, 2,072.52 and 765 is: 1,147.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.44 : 2,072.52 = 765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.44/2,072.52 = 765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.44x = 2,072.52 × 765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.44x = 1,585,477.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,477.80/1,381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.70

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