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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.59, 1,874.84 and 769.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.59, 1,874.84 and 769.15 is: 1,061.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.59 : 1,874.84 = 769.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.59/1,874.84 = 769.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.59x = 1,874.84 × 769.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.59x = 1,442,023.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,023.81/1,358.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.41

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