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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.63, 1,873.51 and 768.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.63, 1,873.51 and 768.13 is: 1,060.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.63 : 1,873.51 = 768.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.63/1,873.51 = 768.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.63x = 1,873.51 × 768.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.63x = 1,439,092.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,439,092.63/1,357.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.01

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