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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.52, 1,871.89 and 767.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.52, 1,871.89 and 767.11 is: 1,058.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.52 : 1,871.89 = 767.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.52/1,871.89 = 767.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.52x = 1,871.89 × 767.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.52x = 1,435,945.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,945.54/1,356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.55

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