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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.07, 1,866.80 and 755.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.07, 1,866.80 and 755.47 is: 1,042.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.07 : 1,866.80 = 755.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.07/1,866.80 = 755.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.07x = 1,866.80 × 755.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.07x = 1,410,302.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,302.06/1,353.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,042.30

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