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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.24, 1,834.46 and 769.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.24, 1,834.46 and 769.90 is: 1,062.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.24 : 1,834.46 = 769.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.24/1,834.46 = 769.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.24x = 1,834.46 × 769.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.24x = 1,412,350.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,350.75/1,329.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.53

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