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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.46, 1,886.60 and 769.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.46, 1,886.60 and 769.82 is: 1,062.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.46 : 1,886.60 = 769.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.46/1,886.60 = 769.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.46x = 1,886.60 × 769.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.46x = 1,452,334.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,334.90/1,367.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.07

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