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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.55, 1,873.27 and 768.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.55, 1,873.27 and 768.09 is: 1,059.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.55 : 1,873.27 = 768.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.55/1,873.27 = 768.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.55x = 1,873.27 × 768.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.55x = 1,438,839.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,839.95/1,357.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.88

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