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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.58, 1,876.52 and 770.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.58, 1,876.52 and 770.44 is: 1,063.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.58 : 1,876.52 = 770.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.58/1,876.52 = 770.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.58x = 1,876.52 × 770.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.58x = 1,445,740.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,740.41/1,359.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.37

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