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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.75, 1,930.28 and 769.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.75, 1,930.28 and 769.29 is: 1,061.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.75 : 1,930.28 = 769.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.75/1,930.28 = 769.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.75x = 1,930.28 × 769.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.75x = 1,484,945.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,945.10/1,398.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.62

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