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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.21, 1,871.56 and 766.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.21, 1,871.56 and 766.74 is: 1,058.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.21 : 1,871.56 = 766.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.21/1,871.56 = 766.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.21x = 1,871.56 × 766.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.21x = 1,434,999.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,999.91/1,356.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.10

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