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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.79, 1,673.17 and 769.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.79, 1,673.17 and 769.08 is: 1,151.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.79 : 1,673.17 = 769.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.79/1,673.17 = 769.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.79x = 1,673.17 × 769.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.79x = 1,286,801.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,801.58/1,117.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.20

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