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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.29, 1,870.18 and 765.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.29, 1,870.18 and 765.86 is: 1,056.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.29 : 1,870.18 = 765.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.29/1,870.18 = 765.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.29x = 1,870.18 × 765.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.29x = 1,432,284.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,284.79/1,355.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.81

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