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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.55, 1,917.58 and 768.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.55, 1,917.58 and 768.55 is: 1,060.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.55 : 1,917.58 = 768.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.55/1,917.58 = 768.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.55x = 1,917.58 × 768.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.55x = 1,473,752.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,752.27/1,389.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.60

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