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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.49, 1,913.37 and 765.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.49, 1,913.37 and 765.49 is: 1,056.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.49 : 1,913.37 = 765.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.49/1,913.37 = 765.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.49x = 1,913.37 × 765.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.49x = 1,464,661.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,661.77/1,386.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.38

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