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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.29, 2,713.25 and 769.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.29, 2,713.25 and 769.78 is: 1,154.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.29 : 2,713.25 = 769.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.29/2,713.25 = 769.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.29x = 2,713.25 × 769.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.29x = 2,088,598.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,598.94/1,809.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.38

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