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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.50, 1,674 and 769.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.50, 1,674 and 769.92 is: 1,153.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.50 : 1,674 = 769.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.50/1,674 = 769.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.50x = 1,674 × 769.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.50x = 1,288,846.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,846.08/1,117.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.33

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