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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.15, 1,832.98 and 768.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.15, 1,832.98 and 768.59 is: 1,060.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.15 : 1,832.98 = 768.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.15/1,832.98 = 768.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.15x = 1,832.98 × 768.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.15x = 1,408,807.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,807.33/1,328.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.73

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