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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.41, 1,846.97 and 769.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.41, 1,846.97 and 769.23 is: 1,153.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.41 : 1,846.97 = 769.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.41/1,846.97 = 769.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.41x = 1,846.97 × 769.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.41x = 1,420,740.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,420,740.89/1,231.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.75

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