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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.64, 1,893.84 and 768.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.64, 1,893.84 and 768.92 is: 1,153.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.64 : 1,893.84 = 768.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.64/1,893.84 = 768.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.64x = 1,893.84 × 768.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.64x = 1,456,204.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,204.87/1,262.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.31

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