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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.79, 2,191.82 and 767.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.79, 2,191.82 and 767.30 is: 1,151.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.79 : 2,191.82 = 767.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.79/2,191.82 = 767.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.79x = 2,191.82 × 767.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.79x = 1,681,775.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,775.88/1,460.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.28

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