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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.92, 1,929.14 and 768.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.92, 1,929.14 and 768.42 is: 1,060.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.92 : 1,929.14 = 768.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.92/1,929.14 = 768.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.92x = 1,929.14 × 768.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.92x = 1,482,389.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,389.76/1,397.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.43

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