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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.48, 1,876.02 and 761.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.48, 1,876.02 and 761.94 is: 1,051.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.48 : 1,876.02 = 761.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.48/1,876.02 = 761.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.48x = 1,876.02 × 761.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.48x = 1,429,414.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,414.68/1,359.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.44

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