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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.28, 1,917.28 and 768.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.28, 1,917.28 and 768.24 is: 1,060.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.28 : 1,917.28 = 768.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.28/1,917.28 = 768.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.28x = 1,917.28 × 768.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.28x = 1,472,931.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,931.19/1,389.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.21

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