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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.16, 1,875.65 and 769.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.16, 1,875.65 and 769.68 is: 1,062.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.16 : 1,875.65 = 769.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.16/1,875.65 = 769.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.16x = 1,875.65 × 769.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.16x = 1,443,650.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,650.29/1,359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.16

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