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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.56, 1,913.46 and 765.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.56, 1,913.46 and 765.56 is: 1,056.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.56 : 1,913.46 = 765.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.56/1,913.46 = 765.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.56x = 1,913.46 × 765.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.56x = 1,464,870.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,870.35/1,386.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.48

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