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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.72, 1,913.66 and 765.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.72, 1,913.66 and 765.72 is: 1,056.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.72 : 1,913.66 = 765.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.72/1,913.66 = 765.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.72x = 1,913.66 × 765.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.72x = 1,465,326.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,326.78/1,386.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.69

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