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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.35, 1,875.87 and 769.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.35, 1,875.87 and 769.91 is: 1,062.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.35 : 1,875.87 = 769.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.35/1,875.87 = 769.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.35x = 1,875.87 × 769.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.35x = 1,444,241.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,241.69/1,359.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.45

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