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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.44, 1,875.88 and 769.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.44, 1,875.88 and 769.84 is: 1,062.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.44 : 1,875.88 = 769.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.44/1,875.88 = 769.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.44x = 1,875.88 × 769.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.44x = 1,444,127.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,127.46/1,359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.30

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