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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,707.36, 2,558.82 and 769.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,707.36, 2,558.82 and 769.61 is: 1,153.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,707.36 : 2,558.82 = 769.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,707.36/2,558.82 = 769.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,707.36x = 2,558.82 × 769.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,707.36x = 1,969,296.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,969,296.01/1,707.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.42

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