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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.88, 1,871.30 and 766.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.88, 1,871.30 and 766.41 is: 1,057.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.88 : 1,871.30 = 766.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.88/1,871.30 = 766.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.88x = 1,871.30 × 766.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.88x = 1,434,177.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,177.93/1,355.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.74

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