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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.97, 2,079.94 and 769.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.97, 2,079.94 and 769.06 is: 1,154.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.97 : 2,079.94 = 769.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.97/2,079.94 = 769.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.97x = 2,079.94 × 769.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.97x = 1,599,598.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,598.66/1,385.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.14

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