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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.59, 3,618.54 and 768.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.59, 3,618.54 and 768.96 is: 1,153.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.59 : 3,618.54 = 768.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.59/3,618.54 = 768.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.59x = 3,618.54 × 768.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.59x = 2,782,512.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782,512.52/2,412.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.33

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