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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.93, 1,926.39 and 766.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.93, 1,926.39 and 766.51 is: 1,057.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.93 : 1,926.39 = 766.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.93/1,926.39 = 766.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.93x = 1,926.39 × 766.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.93x = 1,476,593.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,593.37/1,395.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.78

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