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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.60, 1,874.77 and 769.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.60, 1,874.77 and 769.21 is: 1,061.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.60 : 1,874.77 = 769.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.60/1,874.77 = 769.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.60x = 1,874.77 × 769.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.60x = 1,442,085.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,085.22/1,358.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.45

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