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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.80, 2,138.70 and 769.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.80, 2,138.70 and 769.70 is: 1,154.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.80 : 2,138.70 = 769.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.80/2,138.70 = 769.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.80x = 2,138.70 × 769.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.80x = 1,646,157.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,157.39/1,425.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.55

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