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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.88, 1,918.02 and 768.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.88, 1,918.02 and 768.88 is: 1,061.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.88 : 1,918.02 = 768.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.88/1,918.02 = 768.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.88x = 1,918.02 × 768.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.88x = 1,474,727.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,727.22/1,389.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.05

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