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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.53, 1,518.37 and 769.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.53, 1,518.37 and 769.14 is: 1,061.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.53 : 1,518.37 = 769.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.53/1,518.37 = 769.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.53x = 1,518.37 × 769.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.53x = 1,167,837.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,837.18/1,100.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.16

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