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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.65, 1,927.36 and 767.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.65, 1,927.36 and 767.21 is: 1,058.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.65 : 1,927.36 = 767.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.65/1,927.36 = 767.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.65x = 1,927.36 × 767.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.65x = 1,478,681.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,681.19/1,396.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.73

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