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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.75, 1,928.90 and 768.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.75, 1,928.90 and 768.29 is: 1,060.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.75 : 1,928.90 = 768.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.75/1,928.90 = 768.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.75x = 1,928.90 × 768.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.75x = 1,481,954.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,954.58/1,397.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.24

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