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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.02, 1,871.37 and 766.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.02, 1,871.37 and 766.58 is: 1,057.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.02 : 1,871.37 = 766.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.02/1,871.37 = 766.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.02x = 1,871.37 × 766.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.02x = 1,434,554.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,554.81/1,356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.92

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