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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.65, 1,876.20 and 770.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.65, 1,876.20 and 770.06 is: 1,062.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.65 : 1,876.20 = 770.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.65/1,876.20 = 770.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.65x = 1,876.20 × 770.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.65x = 1,444,786.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,786.57/1,359.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.62

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