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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.04, 1,914.04 and 766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.04, 1,914.04 and 766 is: 1,057.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.04 : 1,914.04 = 766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.04/1,914.04 = 766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.04x = 1,914.04 × 766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.04x = 1,466,154.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,154.64/1,387.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.04

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