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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.70, 1,519.41 and 769.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.70, 1,519.41 and 769.50 is: 1,153.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.70 : 1,519.41 = 769.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.70/1,519.41 = 769.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.70x = 1,519.41 × 769.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.70x = 1,169,186.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,186.00/1,013.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.38

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