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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.61, 1,876.44 and 770.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.61, 1,876.44 and 770.20 is: 1,062.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.61 : 1,876.44 = 770.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.61/1,876.44 = 770.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.61x = 1,876.44 × 770.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.61x = 1,445,234.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,234.09/1,359.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.98

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