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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.74, 1,870.91 and 766.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.74, 1,870.91 and 766.27 is: 1,057.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.74 : 1,870.91 = 766.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.74/1,870.91 = 766.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.74x = 1,870.91 × 766.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.74x = 1,433,623.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,623.59/1,355.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.45

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