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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.36, 1,386.48 and 769.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.36, 1,386.48 and 769.32 is: 1,060.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.36 : 1,386.48 = 769.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.36/1,386.48 = 769.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.36x = 1,386.48 × 769.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.36x = 1,066,646.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,646.79/1,005.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.96

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