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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.64, 1,884.68 and 769.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.64, 1,884.68 and 769.64 is: 1,155.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.64 : 1,884.68 = 769.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.64/1,884.68 = 769.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.64x = 1,884.68 × 769.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.64x = 1,450,525.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,525.12/1,255.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.21

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