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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.98, 1,927.82 and 767.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.98, 1,927.82 and 767.52 is: 1,059.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.98 : 1,927.82 = 767.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.98/1,927.82 = 767.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.98x = 1,927.82 × 767.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.98x = 1,479,640.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,640.41/1,396.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.17

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