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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.96, 1,874.03 and 768.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.96, 1,874.03 and 768.59 is: 1,060.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.96 : 1,874.03 = 768.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.96/1,874.03 = 768.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.96x = 1,874.03 × 768.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.96x = 1,440,356.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,356.87/1,357.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.68

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