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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.08, 1,875.38 and 769.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.08, 1,875.38 and 769.60 is: 1,061.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.08 : 1,875.38 = 769.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.08/1,875.38 = 769.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.08x = 1,875.38 × 769.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.08x = 1,443,292.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,292.45/1,359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.96

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