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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.65, 1,832.23 and 768.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.65, 1,832.23 and 768.29 is: 1,060.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.65 : 1,832.23 = 768.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.65/1,832.23 = 768.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.65x = 1,832.23 × 768.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.65x = 1,407,683.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,683.99/1,327.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.28

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