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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.76, 3,618.57 and 769

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.76, 3,618.57 and 769 is: 1,153.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.76 : 3,618.57 = 769 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.76/3,618.57 = 769/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.76x = 3,618.57 × 769
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.76x = 2,782,680.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,680.33/2,412.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.32

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