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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.30, 1,870.07 and 757.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.30, 1,870.07 and 757.81 is: 1,045.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.30 : 1,870.07 = 757.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.30/1,870.07 = 757.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.30x = 1,870.07 × 757.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.30x = 1,417,154.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,154.97/1,355.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.64

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