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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.77, 1,876.53 and 770.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.77, 1,876.53 and 770.30 is: 1,063.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.77 : 1,876.53 = 770.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.77/1,876.53 = 770.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.77x = 1,876.53 × 770.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.77x = 1,445,481.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,481.68/1,359.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.03

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