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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.30, 1,517.13 and 769.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.30, 1,517.13 and 769.20 is: 1,059.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.30 : 1,517.13 = 769.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.30/1,517.13 = 769.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.30x = 1,517.13 × 769.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.30x = 1,166,976.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166,976.40/1,101.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.64

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