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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.29, 1,888.03 and 770.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.29, 1,888.03 and 770.69 is: 1,063.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.29 : 1,888.03 = 770.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.29/1,888.03 = 770.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.29x = 1,888.03 × 770.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.29x = 1,455,081.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,081.99/1,368.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.43

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