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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.87, 2,027.01 and 767.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.87, 2,027.01 and 767.66 is: 1,150.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.87 : 2,027.01 = 767.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.87/2,027.01 = 767.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.87x = 2,027.01 × 767.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.87x = 1,556,054.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,054.50/1,352.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.19

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