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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.43, 1,870.52 and 765.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.43, 1,870.52 and 765.96 is: 1,057.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.43 : 1,870.52 = 765.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.43/1,870.52 = 765.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.43x = 1,870.52 × 765.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.43x = 1,432,743.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,743.50/1,355.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.04

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