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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.16, 1,872.77 and 767.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.16, 1,872.77 and 767.73 is: 1,059.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.16 : 1,872.77 = 767.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.16/1,872.77 = 767.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.16x = 1,872.77 × 767.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.16x = 1,437,778.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,778.68/1,357.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.41

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