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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.10, 1,911.27 and 764.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.10, 1,911.27 and 764.06 is: 1,054.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.10 : 1,911.27 = 764.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.10/1,911.27 = 764.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.10x = 1,911.27 × 764.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.10x = 1,460,324.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,324.96/1,385.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.31

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