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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.89, 1,915.29 and 766.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.89, 1,915.29 and 766.89 is: 1,058.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.89 : 1,915.29 = 766.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.89/1,915.29 = 766.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.89x = 1,915.29 × 766.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.89x = 1,468,816.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,816.75/1,387.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.31

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