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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.14, 1,872.28 and 767.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.14, 1,872.28 and 767.56 is: 1,058.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.14 : 1,872.28 = 767.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.14/1,872.28 = 767.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.14x = 1,872.28 × 767.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.14x = 1,437,087.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,087.24/1,357.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.91

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