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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.52, 1,794.69 and 769.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.52, 1,794.69 and 769.40 is: 1,061.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.52 : 1,794.69 = 769.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.52/1,794.69 = 769.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.52x = 1,794.69 × 769.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.52x = 1,380,832.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,832.24/1,300.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.75

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