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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.16, 1,849.20 and 769.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.16, 1,849.20 and 769.76 is: 1,156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.16 : 1,849.20 = 769.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.16/1,849.20 = 769.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.16x = 1,849.20 × 769.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.16x = 1,423,440.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,440.19/1,231.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.18

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