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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.48, 1,876.08 and 770.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.48, 1,876.08 and 770.05 is: 1,062.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.48 : 1,876.08 = 770.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.48/1,876.08 = 770.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.48x = 1,876.08 × 770.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.48x = 1,444,675.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,675.40/1,359.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.67

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