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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,399.36, 1,931.09 and 769.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,399.36, 1,931.09 and 769.90 is: 1,062.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,399.36 : 1,931.09 = 769.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,399.36/1,931.09 = 769.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,399.36x = 1,931.09 × 769.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,399.36x = 1,486,742.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,742.34/1,399.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.44

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