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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.41, 1,893.88 and 775.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.41, 1,893.88 and 775.09 is: 1,069.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.41 : 1,893.88 = 775.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.41/1,893.88 = 775.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.41x = 1,893.88 × 775.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.41x = 1,467,917.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,917.98/1,372.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.59

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