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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.97, 1,927.85 and 767.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.97, 1,927.85 and 767.54 is: 1,059.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.97 : 1,927.85 = 767.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.97/1,927.85 = 767.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.97x = 1,927.85 × 767.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.97x = 1,479,694.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,694.76/1,396.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.22

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