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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.33, 2,714.40 and 769.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.33, 2,714.40 and 769.38 is: 1,154.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.33 : 2,714.40 = 769.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.33/2,714.40 = 769.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.33x = 2,714.40 × 769.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.33x = 2,088,405.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,405.07/1,809.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.24

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