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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.07, 1,875.57 and 769.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.07, 1,875.57 and 769.61 is: 1,062.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.07 : 1,875.57 = 769.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.07/1,875.57 = 769.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.07x = 1,875.57 × 769.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.07x = 1,443,457.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,457.43/1,359.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.10

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