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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.52, 1,704.46 and 769.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.52, 1,704.46 and 769.52 is: 1,061.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.52 : 1,704.46 = 769.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.52/1,704.46 = 769.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.52x = 1,704.46 × 769.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.52x = 1,311,616.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,616.06/1,235.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.59

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