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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.65, 1,874.82 and 769.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.65, 1,874.82 and 769.06 is: 1,061.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.65 : 1,874.82 = 769.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.65/1,874.82 = 769.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.65x = 1,874.82 × 769.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.65x = 1,441,849.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,849.07/1,358.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.24

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