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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.47, 1,929.92 and 769.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.47, 1,929.92 and 769.03 is: 1,061.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.47 : 1,929.92 = 769.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.47/1,929.92 = 769.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.47x = 1,929.92 × 769.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.47x = 1,484,166.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,166.38/1,398.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.28

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