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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.73, 1,886.12 and 769.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.73, 1,886.12 and 769.30 is: 1,061.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.73 : 1,886.12 = 769.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.73/1,886.12 = 769.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.73x = 1,886.12 × 769.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.73x = 1,450,992.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,992.12/1,366.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.65

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