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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.31, 1,576.46 and 769.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.31, 1,576.46 and 769.35 is: 1,061.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.31 : 1,576.46 = 769.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.31/1,576.46 = 769.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.31x = 1,576.46 × 769.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.31x = 1,212,845.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,845.65/1,142.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.75

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