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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.62, 1,941.17 and 768.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.62, 1,941.17 and 768.60 is: 1,060.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.62 : 1,941.17 = 768.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.62/1,941.17 = 768.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.62x = 1,941.17 × 768.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.62x = 1,491,977.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,977.20/1,406.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.69

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