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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.82, 1,889.12 and 763.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.82, 1,889.12 and 763.22 is: 1,053.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.82 : 1,889.12 = 763.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.82/1,889.12 = 763.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.82x = 1,889.12 × 763.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.82x = 1,441,814.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,814.17/1,368.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.33

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