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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.86, 1,870.99 and 766.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.86, 1,870.99 and 766.36 is: 1,057.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.86 : 1,870.99 = 766.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.86/1,870.99 = 766.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.86x = 1,870.99 × 766.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.86x = 1,433,851.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,851.90/1,355.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.52

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