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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.27, 1,875.96 and 769.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.27, 1,875.96 and 769.79 is: 1,062.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.27 : 1,875.96 = 769.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.27/1,875.96 = 769.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.27x = 1,875.96 × 769.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.27x = 1,444,099.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,099.94/1,359.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.41

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