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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.42, 1,875.99 and 770.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.42, 1,875.99 and 770.07 is: 1,062.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.42 : 1,875.99 = 770.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.42/1,875.99 = 770.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.42x = 1,875.99 × 770.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.42x = 1,444,643.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,643.62/1,359.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.69

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