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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,694.51, 2,539.70 and 769.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,694.51, 2,539.70 and 769.83 is: 1,153.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,694.51 : 2,539.70 = 769.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,694.51/2,539.70 = 769.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,694.51x = 2,539.70 × 769.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,694.51x = 1,955,137.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,137.25/1,694.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.81

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