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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.90, 1,930.51 and 769.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.90, 1,930.51 and 769.46 is: 1,061.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.90 : 1,930.51 = 769.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.90/1,930.51 = 769.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.90x = 1,930.51 × 769.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.90x = 1,485,444.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,444.80/1,398.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.87

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