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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.72, 2,080.08 and 771.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.72, 2,080.08 and 771.12 is: 1,156.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.72 : 2,080.08 = 771.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.72/2,080.08 = 771.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.72x = 2,080.08 × 771.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.72x = 1,603,991.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,991.29/1,386.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.68

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