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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.30, 1,872.97 and 767.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.30, 1,872.97 and 767.85 is: 1,059.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.30 : 1,872.97 = 767.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.30/1,872.97 = 767.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.30x = 1,872.97 × 767.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.30x = 1,438,160.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,160.01/1,357.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.57

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