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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.55, 1,874.65 and 769.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.55, 1,874.65 and 769.09 is: 1,061.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.55 : 1,874.65 = 769.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.55/1,874.65 = 769.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.55x = 1,874.65 × 769.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.55x = 1,441,774.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,774.57/1,358.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.26

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