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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.28, 2,385.76 and 768.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.28, 2,385.76 and 768.76 is: 1,152.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.28 : 2,385.76 = 768.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.28/2,385.76 = 768.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.28x = 2,385.76 × 768.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.28x = 1,834,076.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,076.86/1,591.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.58

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