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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.29, 1,870.06 and 765.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.29, 1,870.06 and 765.81 is: 1,056.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.29 : 1,870.06 = 765.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.29/1,870.06 = 765.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.29x = 1,870.06 × 765.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.29x = 1,432,110.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,110.65/1,355.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.68

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