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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.49, 1,893.85 and 774.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.49, 1,893.85 and 774.88 is: 1,069.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.49 : 1,893.85 = 774.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.49/1,893.85 = 774.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.49x = 1,893.85 × 774.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.49x = 1,467,510.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,510.47/1,372.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.23

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