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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.61, 1,928.67 and 768.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.61, 1,928.67 and 768.15 is: 1,060.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.61 : 1,928.67 = 768.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.61/1,928.67 = 768.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.61x = 1,928.67 × 768.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.61x = 1,481,507.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,507.86/1,397.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.03

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