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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.91, 1,929.17 and 768.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.91, 1,929.17 and 768.50 is: 1,060.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.91 : 1,929.17 = 768.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.91/1,929.17 = 768.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.91x = 1,929.17 × 768.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.91x = 1,482,553.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,553.66/1,397.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.55

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