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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.94, 1,935.99 and 769.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.94, 1,935.99 and 769.95 is: 1,156.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.94 : 1,935.99 = 769.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.94/1,935.99 = 769.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.94x = 1,935.99 × 769.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.94x = 1,490,615.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,615.50/1,288.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.47

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