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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.04, 1,875.12 and 769.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.04, 1,875.12 and 769.44 is: 1,061.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.04 : 1,875.12 = 769.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.04/1,875.12 = 769.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.04x = 1,875.12 × 769.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.04x = 1,442,792.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,792.33/1,359.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.63

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