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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.48, 1,887 and 769.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.48, 1,887 and 769.94 is: 1,062.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.48 : 1,887 = 769.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.48/1,887 = 769.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.48x = 1,887 × 769.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.48x = 1,452,867.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,867.35/1,367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.45

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