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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.88, 1,913.89 and 765.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.88, 1,913.89 and 765.92 is: 1,056.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.88 : 1,913.89 = 765.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.88/1,913.89 = 765.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.88x = 1,913.89 × 765.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.88x = 1,465,875.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,875.14/1,386.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.96

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