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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.27, 1,917.16 and 768.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.27, 1,917.16 and 768.27 is: 1,060.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.27 : 1,917.16 = 768.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.27/1,917.16 = 768.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.27x = 1,917.16 × 768.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.27x = 1,472,888.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,888.85/1,389.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.19

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