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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,250.20, 3,375.40 and 769.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,250.20, 3,375.40 and 769.40 is: 1,154.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,250.20 : 3,375.40 = 769.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,250.20/3,375.40 = 769.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,250.20x = 3,375.40 × 769.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,250.20x = 2,597,032.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,597,032.76/2,250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.13

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