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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.66, 2,713.59 and 769.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.66, 2,713.59 and 769.50 is: 1,153.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.66 : 2,713.59 = 769.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.66/2,713.59 = 769.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.66x = 2,713.59 × 769.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.66x = 2,088,107.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,107.51/1,809.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.87

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