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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.16, 1,873.05 and 767.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.16, 1,873.05 and 767.68 is: 1,059.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.16 : 1,873.05 = 767.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.16/1,873.05 = 767.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.16x = 1,873.05 × 767.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.16x = 1,437,895.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,895.46/1,357.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.49

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