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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,742.99, 2,614.82 and 769.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,742.99, 2,614.82 and 769.10 is: 1,153.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,742.99 : 2,614.82 = 769.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,742.99/2,614.82 = 769.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,742.99x = 2,614.82 × 769.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,742.99x = 2,011,041.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,011,041.14/1,742.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.79

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