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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.72, 1,870.83 and 766.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.72, 1,870.83 and 766.27 is: 1,057.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.72 : 1,870.83 = 766.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.72/1,870.83 = 766.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.72x = 1,870.83 × 766.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.72x = 1,433,563.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,563.24/1,355.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.42

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