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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.25, 1,926.83 and 766.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.25, 1,926.83 and 766.82 is: 1,058.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.25 : 1,926.83 = 766.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.25/1,926.83 = 766.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.25x = 1,926.83 × 766.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.25x = 1,477,521.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,521.93/1,396.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.21

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