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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.31, 1,870.36 and 757.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.31, 1,870.36 and 757.79 is: 1,045.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.31 : 1,870.36 = 757.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.31/1,870.36 = 757.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.31x = 1,870.36 × 757.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.31x = 1,417,340.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,340.13/1,355.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.77

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