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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.09, 1,875.60 and 769.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.09, 1,875.60 and 769.59 is: 1,062.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.09 : 1,875.60 = 769.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.09/1,875.60 = 769.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.09x = 1,875.60 × 769.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.09x = 1,443,443.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,443.00/1,359.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.07

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