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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.06, 2,071.68 and 766.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.06, 2,071.68 and 766.06 is: 1,148.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.06 : 2,071.68 = 766.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.06/2,071.68 = 766.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.06x = 2,071.68 × 766.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.06x = 1,587,023.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,023.13/1,382.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.30

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