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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.31, 1,870.11 and 765.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.31, 1,870.11 and 765.75 is: 1,056.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.31 : 1,870.11 = 765.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.31/1,870.11 = 765.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.31x = 1,870.11 × 765.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.31x = 1,432,036.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,036.73/1,355.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.61

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