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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.99, 2,137.73 and 768.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.99, 2,137.73 and 768.23 is: 1,151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.99 : 2,137.73 = 768.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.99/2,137.73 = 768.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.99x = 2,137.73 × 768.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.99x = 1,642,253.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642,253.79/1,425.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.66

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