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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,462.73, 2,194.38 and 768.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,462.73, 2,194.38 and 768.96 is: 1,153.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,462.73 : 2,194.38 = 768.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,462.73/2,194.38 = 768.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,462.73x = 2,194.38 × 768.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,462.73x = 1,687,390.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,390.44/1,462.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.59

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