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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,483.29, 2,221.96 and 769.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,483.29, 2,221.96 and 769.68 is: 1,152.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,483.29 : 2,221.96 = 769.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,483.29/2,221.96 = 769.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,483.29x = 2,221.96 × 769.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,483.29x = 1,710,198.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,198.17/1,483.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.98

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