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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.45, 1,543.92 and 769.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.45, 1,543.92 and 769.38 is: 1,150.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.45 : 1,543.92 = 769.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.45/1,543.92 = 769.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.45x = 1,543.92 × 769.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.45x = 1,187,861.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,861.17/1,032.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.53

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