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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.04, 1,794.82 and 769.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.04, 1,794.82 and 769.56 is: 1,061.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.04 : 1,794.82 = 769.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.04/1,794.82 = 769.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.04x = 1,794.82 × 769.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.04x = 1,381,221.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,221.68/1,301.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.63

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