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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.22, 1,917.10 and 768.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.22, 1,917.10 and 768.22 is: 1,060.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.22 : 1,917.10 = 768.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.22/1,917.10 = 768.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.22x = 1,917.10 × 768.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.22x = 1,472,754.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,754.56/1,389.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.13

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