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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.54, 1,873.72 and 768.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.54, 1,873.72 and 768.26 is: 1,060.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.54 : 1,873.72 = 768.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.54/1,873.72 = 768.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.54x = 1,873.72 × 768.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.54x = 1,439,504.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,504.13/1,357.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.38

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