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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.70, 1,638.06 and 768.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.70, 1,638.06 and 768.06 is: 1,059.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.70 : 1,638.06 = 768.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.70/1,638.06 = 768.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.70x = 1,638.06 × 768.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.70x = 1,258,128.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,258,128.36/1,187.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.30

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