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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.03, 1,769.39 and 770.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.03, 1,769.39 and 770.28 is: 1,153.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.03 : 1,769.39 = 770.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.03/1,769.39 = 770.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.03x = 1,769.39 × 770.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.03x = 1,362,925.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,925.73/1,182.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.04

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