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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.59, 1,876.12 and 762.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.59, 1,876.12 and 762.05 is: 1,051.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.59 : 1,876.12 = 762.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.59/1,876.12 = 762.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.59x = 1,876.12 × 762.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.59x = 1,429,700.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,700.03/1,359.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.57

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