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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.96, 2,086.03 and 774.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.96, 2,086.03 and 774.96 is: 1,162.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.96 : 2,086.03 = 774.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.96/2,086.03 = 774.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.96x = 2,086.03 × 774.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.96x = 1,616,589.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,589.81/1,390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.21

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