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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.11, 1,875.75 and 769.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.11, 1,875.75 and 769.70 is: 1,062.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.11 : 1,875.75 = 769.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.11/1,875.75 = 769.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.11x = 1,875.75 × 769.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.11x = 1,443,764.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,764.78/1,359.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.29

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