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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.78, 1,930.29 and 769.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.78, 1,930.29 and 769.33 is: 1,061.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.78 : 1,930.29 = 769.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.78/1,930.29 = 769.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.78x = 1,930.29 × 769.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.78x = 1,485,030.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,030.01/1,398.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.66

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