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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.69, 1,513.89 and 768.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.69, 1,513.89 and 768.69 is: 1,150.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.69 : 1,513.89 = 768.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.69/1,513.89 = 768.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.69x = 1,513.89 × 768.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.69x = 1,163,712.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,712.10/1,011.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.27

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