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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.23, 1,928.06 and 767.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.23, 1,928.06 and 767.74 is: 1,059.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.23 : 1,928.06 = 767.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.23/1,928.06 = 767.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.23x = 1,928.06 × 767.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.23x = 1,480,255.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,255.52/1,397.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.42

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