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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.84, 1,639.98 and 768.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.84, 1,639.98 and 768.38 is: 1,060.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.84 : 1,639.98 = 768.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.84/1,639.98 = 768.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.84x = 1,639.98 × 768.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.84x = 1,260,127.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,127.83/1,187.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.86

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