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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.85, 1,833.50 and 769.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.85, 1,833.50 and 769.31 is: 1,061.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.85 : 1,833.50 = 769.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.85/1,833.50 = 769.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.85x = 1,833.50 × 769.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.85x = 1,410,516.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,516.87/1,328.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.46

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