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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.71, 1,872.21 and 767.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.71, 1,872.21 and 767.23 is: 1,058.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.71 : 1,872.21 = 767.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.71/1,872.21 = 767.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.71x = 1,872.21 × 767.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.71x = 1,436,411.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,411.84/1,356.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.75

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