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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.43, 1,876.02 and 770.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.43, 1,876.02 and 770.09 is: 1,062.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.43 : 1,876.02 = 770.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.43/1,876.02 = 770.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.43x = 1,876.02 × 770.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.43x = 1,444,691.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,691.97/1,359.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.72

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