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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.45, 1,888.35 and 770.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.45, 1,888.35 and 770.91 is: 1,063.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.45 : 1,888.35 = 770.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.45/1,888.35 = 770.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.45x = 1,888.35 × 770.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.45x = 1,455,739.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,739.01/1,368.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.79

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