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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.16, 2,086.86 and 776.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.16, 2,086.86 and 776.14 is: 1,163.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.16 : 2,086.86 = 776.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.16/2,086.86 = 776.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.16x = 2,086.86 × 776.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.16x = 1,619,695.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,695.52/1,392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.44

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