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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.24, 1,871.46 and 766.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.24, 1,871.46 and 766.66 is: 1,057.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.24 : 1,871.46 = 766.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.24/1,871.46 = 766.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.24x = 1,871.46 × 766.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.24x = 1,434,773.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434,773.52/1,356.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.91

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