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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.57, 1,927.32 and 767.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.57, 1,927.32 and 767.08 is: 1,058.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.57 : 1,927.32 = 767.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.57/1,927.32 = 767.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.57x = 1,927.32 × 767.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.57x = 1,478,408.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,408.63/1,396.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.60

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