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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.18, 1,875.36 and 769.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.18, 1,875.36 and 769.74 is: 1,062.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.18 : 1,875.36 = 769.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.18/1,875.36 = 769.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.18x = 1,875.36 × 769.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.18x = 1,443,539.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,539.61/1,359.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.07

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