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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.28, 1,870.36 and 765.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.28, 1,870.36 and 765.82 is: 1,056.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.28 : 1,870.36 = 765.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.28/1,870.36 = 765.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.28x = 1,870.36 × 765.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.28x = 1,432,359.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,359.10/1,355.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.87

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