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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.35, 1,575.50 and 769.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.35, 1,575.50 and 769.39 is: 1,062.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.35 : 1,575.50 = 769.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.35/1,575.50 = 769.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.35x = 1,575.50 × 769.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.35x = 1,212,173.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,173.95/1,141.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.05

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