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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.53, 1,884.43 and 768.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.53, 1,884.43 and 768.05 is: 1,059.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.53 : 1,884.43 = 768.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.53/1,884.43 = 768.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.53x = 1,884.43 × 768.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.53x = 1,447,332.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,332.62/1,365.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.91

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