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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.64, 1,876.19 and 770.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.64, 1,876.19 and 770.16 is: 1,062.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.64 : 1,876.19 = 770.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.64/1,876.19 = 770.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.64x = 1,876.19 × 770.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.64x = 1,444,966.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,966.49/1,359.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.76

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