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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.25, 1,926.85 and 766.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.25, 1,926.85 and 766.69 is: 1,058.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.25 : 1,926.85 = 766.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.25/1,926.85 = 766.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.25x = 1,926.85 × 766.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.25x = 1,477,287.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,287.98/1,396.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.04

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