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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.93, 1,875.26 and 769.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.93, 1,875.26 and 769.59 is: 1,062.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.93 : 1,875.26 = 769.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.93/1,875.26 = 769.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.93x = 1,875.26 × 769.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.93x = 1,443,181.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,181.34/1,358.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.00

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