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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.64, 1,804.44 and 769.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.64, 1,804.44 and 769.58 is: 1,152.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.64 : 1,804.44 = 769.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.64/1,804.44 = 769.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.64x = 1,804.44 × 769.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.64x = 1,388,660.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,660.94/1,204.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.76

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