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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.96, 2,018.88 and 768

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.96, 2,018.88 and 768 is: 1,152.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.96 : 2,018.88 = 768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.96/2,018.88 = 768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.96x = 2,018.88 × 768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.96x = 1,550,499.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,499.84/1,344.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.82

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