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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.28, 1,911.63 and 764.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.28, 1,911.63 and 764.28 is: 1,054.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.28 : 1,911.63 = 764.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.28/1,911.63 = 764.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.28x = 1,911.63 × 764.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.28x = 1,461,020.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,020.58/1,385.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.68

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