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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.50, 2,031.86 and 769.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.50, 2,031.86 and 769.28 is: 1,153.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.50 : 2,031.86 = 769.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.50/2,031.86 = 769.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.50x = 2,031.86 × 769.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.50x = 1,563,055.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,055.26/1,354.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.97

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