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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.03, 1,887.71 and 770.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.03, 1,887.71 and 770.45 is: 1,063.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.03 : 1,887.71 = 770.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.03/1,887.71 = 770.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.03x = 1,887.71 × 770.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.03x = 1,454,382.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,382.32/1,368.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.12

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