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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.51, 1,929.83 and 769.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.51, 1,929.83 and 769.05 is: 1,061.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.51 : 1,929.83 = 769.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.51/1,929.83 = 769.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.51x = 1,929.83 × 769.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.51x = 1,484,131.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,131.92/1,398.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.22

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