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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.03, 1,870.92 and 766.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.03, 1,870.92 and 766.53 is: 1,057.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.03 : 1,870.92 = 766.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.03/1,870.92 = 766.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.03x = 1,870.92 × 766.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.03x = 1,434,116.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,116.31/1,356.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.58

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