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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.66, 1,928.82 and 768.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.66, 1,928.82 and 768.25 is: 1,060.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.66 : 1,928.82 = 768.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.66/1,928.82 = 768.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.66x = 1,928.82 × 768.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.66x = 1,481,806.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,806.32/1,397.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.21

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