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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.19, 1,870.17 and 765.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.19, 1,870.17 and 765.78 is: 1,056.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.19 : 1,870.17 = 765.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.19/1,870.17 = 765.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.19x = 1,870.17 × 765.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.19x = 1,432,125.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,125.60/1,355.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.77

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