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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.63, 2,714.81 and 769.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.63, 2,714.81 and 769.64 is: 1,154.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.63 : 2,714.81 = 769.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.63/2,714.81 = 769.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.63x = 2,714.81 × 769.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.63x = 2,089,408.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,408.95/1,809.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.61

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