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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.54, 3,619.07 and 768.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.54, 3,619.07 and 768.70 is: 1,153.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.54 : 3,619.07 = 768.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.54/3,619.07 = 768.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.54x = 3,619.07 × 768.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.54x = 2,781,979.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,979.79/2,412.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.13

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