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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.68, 1,445.35 and 768.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.68, 1,445.35 and 768.50 is: 1,061.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.68 : 1,445.35 = 768.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.68/1,445.35 = 768.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.68x = 1,445.35 × 768.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.68x = 1,110,751.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,751.48/1,046.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.21

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