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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.92, 1,872.52 and 767.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.92, 1,872.52 and 767.44 is: 1,059.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.92 : 1,872.52 = 767.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.92/1,872.52 = 767.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.92x = 1,872.52 × 767.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.92x = 1,437,046.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,046.75/1,356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.05

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