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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.36, 1,875.72 and 769.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.36, 1,875.72 and 769.80 is: 1,062.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.36 : 1,875.72 = 769.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.36/1,875.72 = 769.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.36x = 1,875.72 × 769.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.36x = 1,443,929.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,929.26/1,359.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.21

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