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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.62, 1,928.75 and 768.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.62, 1,928.75 and 768.21 is: 1,060.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.62 : 1,928.75 = 768.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.62/1,928.75 = 768.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.62x = 1,928.75 × 768.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.62x = 1,481,673.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,673.96/1,397.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.14

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