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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,353.10, 2,029.65 and 769.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,353.10, 2,029.65 and 769.90 is: 1,154.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,353.10 : 2,029.65 = 769.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,353.10/2,029.65 = 769.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,353.10x = 2,029.65 × 769.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,353.10x = 1,562,627.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,627.54/1,353.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.85

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