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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.64, 1,912.17 and 764.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.64, 1,912.17 and 764.64 is: 1,055.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.64 : 1,912.17 = 764.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.64/1,912.17 = 764.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.64x = 1,912.17 × 764.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.64x = 1,462,121.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,121.67/1,385.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.20

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