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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.89, 1,640.51 and 769.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.89, 1,640.51 and 769.68 is: 1,153.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.89 : 1,640.51 = 769.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.89/1,640.51 = 769.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.89x = 1,640.51 × 769.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.89x = 1,262,667.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,667.74/1,094.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.24

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