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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.68, 2,073.54 and 766.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.68, 2,073.54 and 766.60 is: 1,149.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.68 : 2,073.54 = 766.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.68/2,073.54 = 766.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.68x = 2,073.54 × 766.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.68x = 1,589,575.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,575.76/1,382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.63

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