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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.23, 1,926.71 and 766.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.23, 1,926.71 and 766.65 is: 1,057.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.23 : 1,926.71 = 766.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.23/1,926.71 = 766.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.23x = 1,926.71 × 766.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.23x = 1,477,112.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,112.22/1,396.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.93

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