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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.69, 1,886.40 and 769.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.69, 1,886.40 and 769.89 is: 1,154.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.69 : 1,886.40 = 769.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.69/1,886.40 = 769.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.69x = 1,886.40 × 769.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.69x = 1,452,320.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,320.50/1,257.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.75

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