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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.58, 1,884.03 and 767.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.58, 1,884.03 and 767.96 is: 1,059.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.58 : 1,884.03 = 767.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.58/1,884.03 = 767.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.58x = 1,884.03 × 767.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.58x = 1,446,855.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,855.62/1,365.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.51

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