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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.15, 1,871.28 and 766.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.15, 1,871.28 and 766.56 is: 1,057.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.15 : 1,871.28 = 766.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.15/1,871.28 = 766.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.15x = 1,871.28 × 766.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.15x = 1,434,448.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,448.40/1,356.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.74

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