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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.81, 1,926.21 and 766.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.81, 1,926.21 and 766.38 is: 1,057.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.81 : 1,926.21 = 766.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.81/1,926.21 = 766.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.81x = 1,926.21 × 766.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.81x = 1,476,208.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,208.82/1,395.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.60

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