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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.73, 1,870.93 and 766.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.73, 1,870.93 and 766.32 is: 1,057.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.73 : 1,870.93 = 766.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.73/1,870.93 = 766.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.73x = 1,870.93 × 766.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.73x = 1,433,731.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,731.08/1,355.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.53

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