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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.97, 1,875.52 and 769.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.97, 1,875.52 and 769.49 is: 1,061.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.97 : 1,875.52 = 769.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.97/1,875.52 = 769.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.97x = 1,875.52 × 769.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.97x = 1,443,193.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,193.88/1,358.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.98

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