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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.55, 1,876.05 and 770.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.55, 1,876.05 and 770.08 is: 1,062.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.55 : 1,876.05 = 770.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.55/1,876.05 = 770.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.55x = 1,876.05 × 770.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.55x = 1,444,717.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,717.19/1,359.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.64

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