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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.48, 1,917.54 and 768.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.48, 1,917.54 and 768.52 is: 1,060.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.48 : 1,917.54 = 768.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.48/1,917.54 = 768.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.48x = 1,917.54 × 768.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.48x = 1,473,667.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,667.84/1,389.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.59

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