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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.66, 1,876.33 and 770.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.66, 1,876.33 and 770.23 is: 1,062.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.66 : 1,876.33 = 770.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.66/1,876.33 = 770.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.66x = 1,876.33 × 770.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.66x = 1,445,206.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,206.08/1,359.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.92

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