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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.95, 1,871.22 and 766.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.95, 1,871.22 and 766.50 is: 1,057.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.95 : 1,871.22 = 766.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.95/1,871.22 = 766.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.95x = 1,871.22 × 766.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.95x = 1,434,290.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,290.13/1,355.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.78

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