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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.21, 1,893.67 and 774.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.21, 1,893.67 and 774.59 is: 1,068.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.21 : 1,893.67 = 774.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.21/1,893.67 = 774.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.21x = 1,893.67 × 774.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.21x = 1,466,817.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,817.21/1,372.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.95

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