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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.17, 1,928.09 and 767.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.17, 1,928.09 and 767.68 is: 1,059.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.17 : 1,928.09 = 767.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.17/1,928.09 = 767.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.17x = 1,928.09 × 767.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.17x = 1,480,156.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,156.13/1,397.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.40

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