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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.16, 1,870.09 and 765.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.16, 1,870.09 and 765.88 is: 1,056.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.16 : 1,870.09 = 765.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.16/1,870.09 = 765.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.16x = 1,870.09 × 765.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.16x = 1,432,264.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,264.53/1,355.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.90

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