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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.24, 1,911.64 and 764.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.24, 1,911.64 and 764.24 is: 1,054.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.24 : 1,911.64 = 764.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.24/1,911.64 = 764.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.24x = 1,911.64 × 764.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.24x = 1,460,951.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,951.75/1,385.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.66

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