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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.72, 1,876.50 and 770.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.72, 1,876.50 and 770.45 is: 1,063.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.72 : 1,876.50 = 770.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.72/1,876.50 = 770.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.72x = 1,876.50 × 770.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.72x = 1,445,740.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,740.04/1,359.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.26

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