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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.28, 1,914.40 and 766.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.28, 1,914.40 and 766.28 is: 1,057.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.28 : 1,914.40 = 766.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.28/1,914.40 = 766.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.28x = 1,914.40 × 766.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.28x = 1,466,966.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,966.43/1,387.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.44

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