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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,300.71, 1,794.51 and 769.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,300.71, 1,794.51 and 769.47 is: 1,061.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,300.71 : 1,794.51 = 769.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,300.71/1,794.51 = 769.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,300.71x = 1,794.51 × 769.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,300.71x = 1,380,821.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,821.61/1,300.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.59

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