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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.90, 1,693.70 and 764.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.90, 1,693.70 and 764.73 is: 1,146.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.90 : 1,693.70 = 764.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.90/1,693.70 = 764.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.90x = 1,693.70 × 764.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.90x = 1,295,223.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,223.20/1,129.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.32

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