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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.45, 1,873.34 and 767.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.45, 1,873.34 and 767.97 is: 1,059.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.45 : 1,873.34 = 767.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.45/1,873.34 = 767.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.45x = 1,873.34 × 767.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.45x = 1,438,668.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,668.92/1,357.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.83

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