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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.23, 1,872.96 and 767.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.23, 1,872.96 and 767.91 is: 1,059.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.23 : 1,872.96 = 767.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.23/1,872.96 = 767.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.23x = 1,872.96 × 767.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.23x = 1,438,264.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,264.71/1,357.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.71

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