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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.53, 1,889.77 and 771.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.53, 1,889.77 and 771.95 is: 1,065.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.53 : 1,889.77 = 771.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.53/1,889.77 = 771.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.53x = 1,889.77 × 771.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.53x = 1,458,807.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,807.95/1,369.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.19

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