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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.31, 1,926.79 and 766.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.31, 1,926.79 and 766.83 is: 1,058.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.31 : 1,926.79 = 766.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.31/1,926.79 = 766.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.31x = 1,926.79 × 766.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.31x = 1,477,514.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,514.85/1,396.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.16

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