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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.06, 1,875.69 and 769.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.06, 1,875.69 and 769.83 is: 1,062.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.06 : 1,875.69 = 769.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.06/1,875.69 = 769.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.06x = 1,875.69 × 769.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.06x = 1,443,962.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,962.43/1,359.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.47

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