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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.95, 2,195.03 and 769.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.95, 2,195.03 and 769.45 is: 1,154.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.95 : 2,195.03 = 769.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.95/2,195.03 = 769.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.95x = 2,195.03 × 769.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.95x = 1,688,965.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,688,965.83/1,462.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.49

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