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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.63, 1,925.97 and 766.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.63, 1,925.97 and 766.21 is: 1,057.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.63 : 1,925.97 = 766.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.63/1,925.97 = 766.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.63x = 1,925.97 × 766.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.63x = 1,475,697.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,697.47/1,395.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.37

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