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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.77, 1,589.82 and 769.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.77, 1,589.82 and 769.47 is: 1,154.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.77 : 1,589.82 = 769.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.77/1,589.82 = 769.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.77x = 1,589.82 × 769.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.77x = 1,223,307.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,307.00/1,059.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.31

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