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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.67, 1,928.84 and 768.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.67, 1,928.84 and 768.23 is: 1,060.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.67 : 1,928.84 = 768.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.67/1,928.84 = 768.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.67x = 1,928.84 × 768.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.67x = 1,481,779.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,779.27/1,397.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.18

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