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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.34, 1,911.60 and 764.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.34, 1,911.60 and 764.34 is: 1,054.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.34 : 1,911.60 = 764.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.34/1,911.60 = 764.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.34x = 1,911.60 × 764.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.34x = 1,461,112.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,112.34/1,385.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.70

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