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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.88, 1,912.53 and 764.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.88, 1,912.53 and 764.88 is: 1,055.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.88 : 1,912.53 = 764.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.88/1,912.53 = 764.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.88x = 1,912.53 × 764.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.88x = 1,462,855.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,855.95/1,385.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.54

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