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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.99, 1,872.63 and 767.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.99, 1,872.63 and 767.52 is: 1,059.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.99 : 1,872.63 = 767.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.99/1,872.63 = 767.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.99x = 1,872.63 × 767.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.99x = 1,437,280.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,280.98/1,356.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.17

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