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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.79, 2,385.26 and 769.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.79, 2,385.26 and 769.08 is: 1,152.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.79 : 2,385.26 = 769.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.79/2,385.26 = 769.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.79x = 2,385.26 × 769.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.79x = 1,834,443.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,443.83/1,591.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.44

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