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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.08, 1,886.40 and 769.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.08, 1,886.40 and 769.62 is: 1,061.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.08 : 1,886.40 = 769.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.08/1,886.40 = 769.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.08x = 1,886.40 × 769.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.08x = 1,451,811.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,811.17/1,367.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.98

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