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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.52, 2,247.36 and 769.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.52, 2,247.36 and 769.28 is: 1,152.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.52 : 2,247.36 = 769.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.52/2,247.36 = 769.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.52x = 2,247.36 × 769.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.52x = 1,728,849.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,849.10/1,499.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.94

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