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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.75, 1,872.47 and 767.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.75, 1,872.47 and 767.28 is: 1,058.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.75 : 1,872.47 = 767.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.75/1,872.47 = 767.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.75x = 1,872.47 × 767.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.75x = 1,436,704.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,704.95/1,356.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.93

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