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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.86, 1,810.94 and 769.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.86, 1,810.94 and 769.44 is: 1,153.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.86 : 1,810.94 = 769.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.86/1,810.94 = 769.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.86x = 1,810.94 × 769.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.86x = 1,393,409.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,409.67/1,207.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.62

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