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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,744.25, 2,615.72 and 769.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,744.25, 2,615.72 and 769.82 is: 1,154.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,744.25 : 2,615.72 = 769.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,744.25/2,615.72 = 769.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,744.25x = 2,615.72 × 769.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,744.25x = 2,013,616.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013,616.64/1,744.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.43

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