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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.97, 1,871.31 and 766.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.97, 1,871.31 and 766.54 is: 1,057.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.97 : 1,871.31 = 766.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.97/1,871.31 = 766.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.97x = 1,871.31 × 766.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.97x = 1,434,430.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,430.13/1,355.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.86

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