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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.80, 1,926.09 and 766.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.80, 1,926.09 and 766.22 is: 1,057.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.80 : 1,926.09 = 766.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.80/1,926.09 = 766.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.80x = 1,926.09 × 766.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.80x = 1,475,813.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,813.50/1,395.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.33

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