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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.97, 1,574.10 and 768.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.97, 1,574.10 and 768.18 is: 1,060.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.97 : 1,574.10 = 768.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.97/1,574.10 = 768.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.97x = 1,574.10 × 768.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.97x = 1,209,192.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,192.14/1,139.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.72

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