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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.99, 1,894.54 and 775.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.99, 1,894.54 and 775.39 is: 1,069.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.99 : 1,894.54 = 775.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.99/1,894.54 = 775.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.99x = 1,894.54 × 775.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.99x = 1,468,994.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,994.02/1,372.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.92

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