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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.10, 1,875.63 and 769.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.10, 1,875.63 and 769.60 is: 1,062.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.10 : 1,875.63 = 769.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.10/1,875.63 = 769.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.10x = 1,875.63 × 769.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.10x = 1,443,484.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,484.85/1,359.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.09

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