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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.12, 1,916.80 and 768.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.12, 1,916.80 and 768.16 is: 1,059.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.12 : 1,916.80 = 768.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.12/1,916.80 = 768.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.12x = 1,916.80 × 768.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.12x = 1,472,409.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,409.09/1,389.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.96

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