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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,059.97, 1,590.50 and 769.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,059.97, 1,590.50 and 769.86 is: 1,155.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,059.97 : 1,590.50 = 769.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,059.97/1,590.50 = 769.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,059.97x = 1,590.50 × 769.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,059.97x = 1,224,464.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,464.25/1,059.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.19

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