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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.60, 1,876.24 and 770.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.60, 1,876.24 and 770.12 is: 1,062.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.60 : 1,876.24 = 770.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.60/1,876.24 = 770.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.60x = 1,876.24 × 770.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.60x = 1,444,929.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,929.95/1,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.76

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