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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.90, 1,872.38 and 767.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.90, 1,872.38 and 767.52 is: 1,059.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.90 : 1,872.38 = 767.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.90/1,872.38 = 767.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.90x = 1,872.38 × 767.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.90x = 1,437,089.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,089.10/1,356.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.10

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