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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.74, 1,872.39 and 767.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.74, 1,872.39 and 767.33 is: 1,058.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.74 : 1,872.39 = 767.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.74/1,872.39 = 767.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.74x = 1,872.39 × 767.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.74x = 1,436,741.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,741.02/1,356.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.97

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