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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.45, 2,079.39 and 769.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.45, 2,079.39 and 769.85 is: 1,155.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.45 : 2,079.39 = 769.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.45/2,079.39 = 769.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.45x = 2,079.39 × 769.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.45x = 1,600,818.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,818.39/1,385.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.45

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