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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.87, 1,834.11 and 769.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.87, 1,834.11 and 769.43 is: 1,061.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.87 : 1,834.11 = 769.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.87/1,834.11 = 769.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.87x = 1,834.11 × 769.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.87x = 1,411,223.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,223.84/1,328.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.97

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