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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.14, 1,550.34 and 769.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.14, 1,550.34 and 769.26 is: 1,061.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.14 : 1,550.34 = 769.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.14/1,550.34 = 769.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.14x = 1,550.34 × 769.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.14x = 1,192,614.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,192,614.55/1,123.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.86

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