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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.52, 2,087.34 and 774.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.52, 2,087.34 and 774.76 is: 1,162.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.52 : 2,087.34 = 774.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.52/2,087.34 = 774.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.52x = 2,087.34 × 774.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.52x = 1,617,191.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,191.10/1,391.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.18

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