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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.42, 1,873.25 and 767.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.42, 1,873.25 and 767.96 is: 1,059.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.42 : 1,873.25 = 767.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.42/1,873.25 = 767.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.42x = 1,873.25 × 767.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.42x = 1,438,581.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,581.07/1,357.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.79

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