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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.16, 1,704.62 and 769.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.16, 1,704.62 and 769.48 is: 1,061.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.16 : 1,704.62 = 769.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.16/1,704.62 = 769.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.16x = 1,704.62 × 769.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.16x = 1,311,671.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,671.00/1,235.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.94

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