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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.01, 1,893.23 and 774.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.01, 1,893.23 and 774.44 is: 1,068.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.01 : 1,893.23 = 774.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.01/1,893.23 = 774.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.01x = 1,893.23 × 774.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.01x = 1,466,193.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,193.04/1,372.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.65

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