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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.84, 1,872.18 and 767.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.84, 1,872.18 and 767.16 is: 1,058.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.84 : 1,872.18 = 767.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.84/1,872.18 = 767.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.84x = 1,872.18 × 767.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.84x = 1,436,261.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,261.61/1,356.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.53

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