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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.40, 1,873.45 and 767.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.40, 1,873.45 and 767.93 is: 1,059.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.40 : 1,873.45 = 767.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.40/1,873.45 = 767.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.40x = 1,873.45 × 767.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.40x = 1,438,678.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,678.46/1,357.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.88

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