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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.68, 1,888.61 and 771.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.68, 1,888.61 and 771.10 is: 1,064.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.68 : 1,888.61 = 771.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.68/1,888.61 = 771.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.68x = 1,888.61 × 771.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.68x = 1,456,307.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,307.17/1,368.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.02

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