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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.53, 1,885.81 and 769.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.53, 1,885.81 and 769.05 is: 1,061.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.53 : 1,885.81 = 769.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.53/1,885.81 = 769.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.53x = 1,885.81 × 769.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.53x = 1,450,282.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,282.18/1,366.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.29

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