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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.12, 1,887.95 and 770.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.12, 1,887.95 and 770.75 is: 1,063.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.12 : 1,887.95 = 770.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.12/1,887.95 = 770.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.12x = 1,887.95 × 770.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.12x = 1,455,124.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,124.17/1,368.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.59

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