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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.54, 1,870.44 and 757.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.54, 1,870.44 and 757.96 is: 1,045.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.54 : 1,870.44 = 757.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.54/1,870.44 = 757.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.54x = 1,870.44 × 757.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.54x = 1,417,718.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,718.70/1,355.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.87

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