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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.38, 1,927.04 and 766.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.38, 1,927.04 and 766.96 is: 1,058.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.38 : 1,927.04 = 766.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.38/1,927.04 = 766.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.38x = 1,927.04 × 766.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.38x = 1,477,962.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,962.60/1,396.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.42

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