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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.88, 1,875.36 and 769.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.88, 1,875.36 and 769.44 is: 1,061.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.88 : 1,875.36 = 769.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.88/1,875.36 = 769.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.88x = 1,875.36 × 769.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.88x = 1,442,977.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,977.00/1,358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.89

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