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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.62, 1,925.96 and 766.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.62, 1,925.96 and 766.17 is: 1,057.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.62 : 1,925.96 = 766.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.62/1,925.96 = 766.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.62x = 1,925.96 × 766.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.62x = 1,475,621.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,621.91/1,395.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.32

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