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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.85, 1,872.54 and 767.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.85, 1,872.54 and 767.17 is: 1,058.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.85 : 1,872.54 = 767.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.85/1,872.54 = 767.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.85x = 1,872.54 × 767.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.85x = 1,436,556.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,556.51/1,356.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.74

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