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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.69, 1,870.86 and 766.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.69, 1,870.86 and 766.28 is: 1,057.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.69 : 1,870.86 = 766.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.69/1,870.86 = 766.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.69x = 1,870.86 × 766.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.69x = 1,433,602.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,602.60/1,355.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.47

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