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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.35, 1,928.22 and 767.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.35, 1,928.22 and 767.87 is: 1,059.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.35 : 1,928.22 = 767.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.35/1,928.22 = 767.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.35x = 1,928.22 × 767.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.35x = 1,480,620.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,620.37/1,397.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.59

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