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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.28, 2,040.50 and 776.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.28, 2,040.50 and 776.49 is: 1,165.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.28 : 2,040.50 = 776.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.28/2,040.50 = 776.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.28x = 2,040.50 × 776.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.28x = 1,584,427.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,584,427.85/1,359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.64

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