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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.76, 1,875.68 and 770.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.76, 1,875.68 and 770.18 is: 1,062.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.76 : 1,875.68 = 770.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.76/1,875.68 = 770.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.76x = 1,875.68 × 770.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.76x = 1,444,611.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,611.22/1,359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.40

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