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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,809.93, 2,714.66 and 769.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,809.93, 2,714.66 and 769.74 is: 1,154.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,809.93 : 2,714.66 = 769.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,809.93/2,714.66 = 769.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,809.93x = 2,714.66 × 769.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,809.93x = 2,089,575.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089,575.58/1,809.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.51

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