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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.06, 1,911.25 and 764.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.06, 1,911.25 and 764.02 is: 1,054.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.06 : 1,911.25 = 764.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.06/1,911.25 = 764.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.06x = 1,911.25 × 764.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.06x = 1,460,233.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,233.23/1,385.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.27

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