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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.30, 1,875.80 and 769.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.30, 1,875.80 and 769.82 is: 1,062.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.30 : 1,875.80 = 769.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.30/1,875.80 = 769.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.30x = 1,875.80 × 769.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.30x = 1,444,015.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,015.13/1,359.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.32

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