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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.80, 1,810.44 and 769.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.80, 1,810.44 and 769.38 is: 1,153.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.80 : 1,810.44 = 769.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.80/1,810.44 = 769.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.80x = 1,810.44 × 769.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.80x = 1,392,916.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,916.33/1,207.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.27

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