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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.51, 1,874.53 and 769.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.51, 1,874.53 and 769.03 is: 1,061.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.51 : 1,874.53 = 769.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.51/1,874.53 = 769.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.51x = 1,874.53 × 769.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.51x = 1,441,563.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,563.20/1,358.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.14

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