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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.81, 1,833.80 and 769.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.81, 1,833.80 and 769.23 is: 1,061.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.81 : 1,833.80 = 769.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.81/1,833.80 = 769.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.81x = 1,833.80 × 769.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.81x = 1,410,613.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,613.97/1,328.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.56

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