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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.02, 1,869.86 and 765.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.02, 1,869.86 and 765.58 is: 1,056.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.02 : 1,869.86 = 765.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.02/1,869.86 = 765.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.02x = 1,869.86 × 765.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.02x = 1,431,527.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,527.42/1,355.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.46

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