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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.36, 1,871.88 and 766.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.36, 1,871.88 and 766.92 is: 1,058.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.36 : 1,871.88 = 766.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.36/1,871.88 = 766.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.36x = 1,871.88 × 766.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.36x = 1,435,582.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,582.21/1,356.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.41

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