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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.68, 1,928.85 and 768.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.68, 1,928.85 and 768.24 is: 1,060.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.68 : 1,928.85 = 768.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.68/1,928.85 = 768.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.68x = 1,928.85 × 768.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.68x = 1,481,819.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,819.72/1,397.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.20

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