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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.29, 2,073.72 and 764.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.29, 2,073.72 and 764.70 is: 1,147.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.29 : 2,073.72 = 764.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.29/2,073.72 = 764.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.29x = 2,073.72 × 764.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.29x = 1,585,767.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,767.54/1,382.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.20

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