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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.31, 1,889.60 and 771.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.31, 1,889.60 and 771.83 is: 1,065.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.31 : 1,889.60 = 771.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.31/1,889.60 = 771.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.31x = 1,889.60 × 771.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.31x = 1,458,449.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,449.97/1,369.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.10

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