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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.14, 1,912.89 and 756.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.14, 1,912.89 and 756.67 is: 1,044.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.14 : 1,912.89 = 756.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.14/1,912.89 = 756.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.14x = 1,912.89 × 756.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.14x = 1,447,426.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,426.48/1,386.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.21

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