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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.33, 2,136.72 and 767.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.33, 2,136.72 and 767.56 is: 1,150.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.33 : 2,136.72 = 767.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.33/2,136.72 = 767.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.33x = 2,136.72 × 767.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.33x = 1,640,060.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,060.80/1,425.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.65

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