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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.84, 1,913.64 and 765.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.84, 1,913.64 and 765.84 is: 1,056.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.84 : 1,913.64 = 765.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.84/1,913.64 = 765.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.84x = 1,913.64 × 765.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.84x = 1,465,542.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,542.06/1,386.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.75

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