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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.48, 1,834.61 and 769.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.48, 1,834.61 and 769.99 is: 1,062.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.48 : 1,834.61 = 769.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.48/1,834.61 = 769.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.48x = 1,834.61 × 769.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.48x = 1,412,631.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,631.35/1,329.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.55

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