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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.95, 1,876.79 and 770.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.95, 1,876.79 and 770.47 is: 1,063.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.95 : 1,876.79 = 770.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.95/1,876.79 = 770.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.95x = 1,876.79 × 770.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.95x = 1,446,010.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,010.39/1,359.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.28

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