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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.12, 1,926.68 and 766.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.12, 1,926.68 and 766.71 is: 1,058.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.12 : 1,926.68 = 766.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.12/1,926.68 = 766.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.12x = 1,926.68 × 766.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.12x = 1,477,204.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,204.82/1,396.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.08

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