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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.20, 1,539.09 and 769.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.20, 1,539.09 and 769.37 is: 1,150.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.20 : 1,539.09 = 769.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.20/1,539.09 = 769.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.20x = 1,539.09 × 769.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.20x = 1,184,121.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,121.98/1,029.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.53

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