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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.68, 1,639.58 and 768.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.68, 1,639.58 and 768.27 is: 1,060.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.68 : 1,639.58 = 768.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.68/1,639.58 = 768.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.68x = 1,639.58 × 768.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.68x = 1,259,640.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,640.13/1,187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.59

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