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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.61, 1,874.57 and 769.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.61, 1,874.57 and 769.07 is: 1,061.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.61 : 1,874.57 = 769.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.61/1,874.57 = 769.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.61x = 1,874.57 × 769.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.61x = 1,441,662.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,662.33/1,358.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.13

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