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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.89, 1,876.60 and 770.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.89, 1,876.60 and 770.38 is: 1,063.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.89 : 1,876.60 = 770.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.89/1,876.60 = 770.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.89x = 1,876.60 × 770.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.89x = 1,445,691.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,691.38/1,359.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.10

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