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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.52, 1,870.51 and 766.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.52, 1,870.51 and 766.11 is: 1,057.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.52 : 1,870.51 = 766.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.52/1,870.51 = 766.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.52x = 1,870.51 × 766.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.52x = 1,433,016.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,016.42/1,355.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.17

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