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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.68, 1,915.02 and 766.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.68, 1,915.02 and 766.68 is: 1,058.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.68 : 1,915.02 = 766.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.68/1,915.02 = 766.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.68x = 1,915.02 × 766.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.68x = 1,468,207.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,207.53/1,387.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.03

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