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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.69, 1,874.68 and 769.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.69, 1,874.68 and 769.01 is: 1,061.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.69 : 1,874.68 = 769.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.69/1,874.68 = 769.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.69x = 1,874.68 × 769.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.69x = 1,441,636.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,636.37/1,358.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.05

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