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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.16, 1,926.64 and 766.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.16, 1,926.64 and 766.66 is: 1,057.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.16 : 1,926.64 = 766.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.16/1,926.64 = 766.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.16x = 1,926.64 × 766.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.16x = 1,477,077.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,077.82/1,396.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.96

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