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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.24, 1,870.32 and 765.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.24, 1,870.32 and 765.83 is: 1,056.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.24 : 1,870.32 = 765.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.24/1,870.32 = 765.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.24x = 1,870.32 × 765.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.24x = 1,432,337.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,337.81/1,355.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.89

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