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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.34, 1,873.11 and 767.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.34, 1,873.11 and 767.88 is: 1,059.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.34 : 1,873.11 = 767.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.34/1,873.11 = 767.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.34x = 1,873.11 × 767.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.34x = 1,438,323.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,323.71/1,357.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.66

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