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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,346.94, 2,020.41 and 769.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,346.94, 2,020.41 and 769.98 is: 1,154.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,346.94 : 2,020.41 = 769.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,346.94/2,020.41 = 769.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,346.94x = 2,020.41 × 769.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,346.94x = 1,555,675.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,675.29/1,346.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.97

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