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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.14, 1,883.93 and 769.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.14, 1,883.93 and 769.14 is: 1,154.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.14 : 1,883.93 = 769.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.14/1,883.93 = 769.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.14x = 1,883.93 × 769.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.14x = 1,449,005.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,005.92/1,255.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.46

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