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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.03, 1,767.90 and 769.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.03, 1,767.90 and 769.28 is: 1,151.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.03 : 1,767.90 = 769.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.03/1,767.90 = 769.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.03x = 1,767.90 × 769.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.03x = 1,360,001.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,001.85/1,181.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.54

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