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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.92, 1,832.43 and 768.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.92, 1,832.43 and 768.39 is: 1,060.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.92 : 1,832.43 = 768.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.92/1,832.43 = 768.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.92x = 1,832.43 × 768.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.92x = 1,408,020.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,020.89/1,327.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.32

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