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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.62, 1,874.88 and 769.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.62, 1,874.88 and 769.15 is: 1,061.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.62 : 1,874.88 = 769.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.62/1,874.88 = 769.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.62x = 1,874.88 × 769.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.62x = 1,442,063.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,063.95/1,358.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.42

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