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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.98, 1,894.51 and 775.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.98, 1,894.51 and 775.50 is: 1,070.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.98 : 1,894.51 = 775.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.98/1,894.51 = 775.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.98x = 1,894.51 × 775.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.98x = 1,469,192.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,192.51/1,372.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.08

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