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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.14, 1,928.10 and 767.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.14, 1,928.10 and 767.73 is: 1,059.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.14 : 1,928.10 = 767.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.14/1,928.10 = 767.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.14x = 1,928.10 × 767.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.14x = 1,480,260.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,260.21/1,397.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.49

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