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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.75, 2,191.67 and 767.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.75, 2,191.67 and 767.39 is: 1,151.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.75 : 2,191.67 = 767.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.75/2,191.67 = 767.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.75x = 2,191.67 × 767.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.75x = 1,681,861.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,861.80/1,460.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.37

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