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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.22, 1,870.25 and 765.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.22, 1,870.25 and 765.84 is: 1,056.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.22 : 1,870.25 = 765.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.22/1,870.25 = 765.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.22x = 1,870.25 × 765.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.22x = 1,432,312.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,312.26/1,355.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.89

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