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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.05, 2,073.09 and 769.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.05, 2,073.09 and 769.64 is: 1,154.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.05 : 2,073.09 = 769.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.05/2,073.09 = 769.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.05x = 2,073.09 × 769.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.05x = 1,595,541.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,541.38/1,382.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.48

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