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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.57, 1,870.38 and 765.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.57, 1,870.38 and 765.98 is: 1,056.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.57 : 1,870.38 = 765.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.57/1,870.38 = 765.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.57x = 1,870.38 × 765.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.57x = 1,432,673.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,673.67/1,355.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.88

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