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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.81, 1,624.23 and 769.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.81, 1,624.23 and 769.16 is: 1,153.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.81 : 1,624.23 = 769.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.81/1,624.23 = 769.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.81x = 1,624.23 × 769.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.81x = 1,249,284.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,284.63/1,082.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.75

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