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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.40, 1,928.40 and 767.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.40, 1,928.40 and 767.97 is: 1,059.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.40 : 1,928.40 = 767.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.40/1,928.40 = 767.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.40x = 1,928.40 × 767.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.40x = 1,480,943.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,943.71/1,397.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.79

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