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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.36, 1,884.23 and 767.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.36, 1,884.23 and 767.91 is: 1,059.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.36 : 1,884.23 = 767.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.36/1,884.23 = 767.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.36x = 1,884.23 × 767.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.36x = 1,446,925.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,925.17/1,365.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.74

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