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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.25, 1,871.73 and 766.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.25, 1,871.73 and 766.77 is: 1,058.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.25 : 1,871.73 = 766.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.25/1,871.73 = 766.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.25x = 1,871.73 × 766.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.25x = 1,435,182.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,182.58/1,356.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.20

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