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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.46, 1,700.43 and 769.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.46, 1,700.43 and 769.43 is: 1,151.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.46 : 1,700.43 = 769.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.46/1,700.43 = 769.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.46x = 1,700.43 × 769.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.46x = 1,308,363.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,363.22/1,136.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.26

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