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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.04, 1,893.30 and 774.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.04, 1,893.30 and 774.60 is: 1,068.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.04 : 1,893.30 = 774.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.04/1,893.30 = 774.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.04x = 1,893.30 × 774.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.04x = 1,466,550.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,550.18/1,372.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.88

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