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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.24, 1,886.96 and 769.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.24, 1,886.96 and 769.96 is: 1,062.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.24 : 1,886.96 = 769.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.24/1,886.96 = 769.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.24x = 1,886.96 × 769.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.24x = 1,452,883.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,883.72/1,367.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.64

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