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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.06, 1,872.70 and 767.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.06, 1,872.70 and 767.56 is: 1,059.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.06 : 1,872.70 = 767.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.06/1,872.70 = 767.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.06x = 1,872.70 × 767.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.06x = 1,437,409.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,409.61/1,357.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.21

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