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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,407.60, 1,942.49 and 769.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,407.60, 1,942.49 and 769.54 is: 1,061.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,407.60 : 1,942.49 = 769.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,407.60/1,942.49 = 769.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,407.60x = 1,942.49 × 769.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,407.60x = 1,494,823.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,823.75/1,407.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.97

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