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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.61, 1,928.73 and 768.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.61, 1,928.73 and 768.17 is: 1,060.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.61 : 1,928.73 = 768.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.61/1,928.73 = 768.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.61x = 1,928.73 × 768.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.61x = 1,481,582.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,582.88/1,397.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.08

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