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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.63, 1,871.07 and 766.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.63, 1,871.07 and 766.51 is: 1,057.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.63 : 1,871.07 = 766.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.63/1,871.07 = 766.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.63x = 1,871.07 × 766.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.63x = 1,434,186.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,186.43/1,355.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.95

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