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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.92, 1,876.72 and 770.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.92, 1,876.72 and 770.58 is: 1,063.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.92 : 1,876.72 = 770.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.92/1,876.72 = 770.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.92x = 1,876.72 × 770.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.92x = 1,446,162.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,162.90/1,359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.42

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