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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.82, 1,929.03 and 768.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.82, 1,929.03 and 768.37 is: 1,060.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.82 : 1,929.03 = 768.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.82/1,929.03 = 768.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.82x = 1,929.03 × 768.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.82x = 1,482,203.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,203.59/1,397.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.37

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