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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.22, 1,913.07 and 765.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.22, 1,913.07 and 765.22 is: 1,056.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.22 : 1,913.07 = 765.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.22/1,913.07 = 765.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.22x = 1,913.07 × 765.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.22x = 1,463,919.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,919.43/1,386.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.05

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