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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.76, 1,872.92 and 768.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.76, 1,872.92 and 768.18 is: 1,059.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.76 : 1,872.92 = 768.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.76/1,872.92 = 768.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.76x = 1,872.92 × 768.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.76x = 1,438,748.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,748.63/1,357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.65

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