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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.22, 1,875.75 and 769.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.22, 1,875.75 and 769.78 is: 1,062.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.22 : 1,875.75 = 769.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.22/1,875.75 = 769.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.22x = 1,875.75 × 769.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.22x = 1,443,914.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,914.84/1,359.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.31

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