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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.07, 1,869.83 and 757.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.07, 1,869.83 and 757.55 is: 1,045.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.07 : 1,869.83 = 757.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.07/1,869.83 = 757.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.07x = 1,869.83 × 757.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.07x = 1,416,476.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,476.58/1,355.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.32

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