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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.01, 1,871.64 and 766.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.01, 1,871.64 and 766.73 is: 1,058.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.01 : 1,871.64 = 766.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.01/1,871.64 = 766.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.01x = 1,871.64 × 766.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.01x = 1,435,047.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,047.22/1,356.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.29

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