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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.92, 1,871.16 and 766.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.92, 1,871.16 and 766.57 is: 1,057.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.92 : 1,871.16 = 766.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.92/1,871.16 = 766.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.92x = 1,871.16 × 766.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.92x = 1,434,375.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,375.12/1,355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.86

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