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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.61, 1,927.33 and 767.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.61, 1,927.33 and 767.04 is: 1,058.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.61 : 1,927.33 = 767.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.61/1,927.33 = 767.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.61x = 1,927.33 × 767.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.61x = 1,478,335.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,335.37/1,396.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.52

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