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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.83, 1,873.72 and 760.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.83, 1,873.72 and 760.22 is: 1,049.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.83 : 1,873.72 = 760.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.83/1,873.72 = 760.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.83x = 1,873.72 × 760.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.83x = 1,424,439.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,439.42/1,357.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.06

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