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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.52, 1,876.18 and 770.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.52, 1,876.18 and 770.06 is: 1,062.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.52 : 1,876.18 = 770.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.52/1,876.18 = 770.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.52x = 1,876.18 × 770.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.52x = 1,444,769.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,769.79/1,359.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.70

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