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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.57, 1,876.26 and 770.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.57, 1,876.26 and 770.11 is: 1,062.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.57 : 1,876.26 = 770.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.57/1,876.26 = 770.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.57x = 1,876.26 × 770.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.57x = 1,444,926.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,926.59/1,359.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.78

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