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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.68, 1,704.60 and 769.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.68, 1,704.60 and 769.56 is: 1,062.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.68 : 1,704.60 = 769.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.68/1,704.60 = 769.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.68x = 1,704.60 × 769.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.68x = 1,311,791.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,791.98/1,234.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.46

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