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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.82, 1,872.37 and 759.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.82, 1,872.37 and 759.33 is: 1,047.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.82 : 1,872.37 = 759.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.82/1,872.37 = 759.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.82x = 1,872.37 × 759.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.82x = 1,421,746.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,746.71/1,356.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.85

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