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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.22, 1,872.72 and 767.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.22, 1,872.72 and 767.66 is: 1,059.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.22 : 1,872.72 = 767.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.22/1,872.72 = 767.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.22x = 1,872.72 × 767.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.22x = 1,437,612.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,612.24/1,357.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.23

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