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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.12, 2,452.32 and 769.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.12, 2,452.32 and 769.68 is: 1,154.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.12 : 2,452.32 = 769.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.12/2,452.32 = 769.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.12x = 2,452.32 × 769.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.12x = 1,887,501.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,501.66/1,635.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.35

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