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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.76, 2,205.18 and 776.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.76, 2,205.18 and 776.40 is: 1,164.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.76 : 2,205.18 = 776.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.76/2,205.18 = 776.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.76x = 2,205.18 × 776.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.76x = 1,712,101.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,101.75/1,469.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.89

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