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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.75, 1,915.11 and 766.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.75, 1,915.11 and 766.75 is: 1,058.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.75 : 1,915.11 = 766.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.75/1,915.11 = 766.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.75x = 1,915.11 × 766.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.75x = 1,468,410.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,410.59/1,387.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.12

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