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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.27, 1,875.74 and 769.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.27, 1,875.74 and 769.77 is: 1,062.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.27 : 1,875.74 = 769.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.27/1,875.74 = 769.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.27x = 1,875.74 × 769.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.27x = 1,443,884.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,884.53/1,359.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.25

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