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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.50, 1,923.09 and 772.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.50, 1,923.09 and 772.50 is: 1,066.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.50 : 1,923.09 = 772.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.50/1,923.09 = 772.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.50x = 1,923.09 × 772.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.50x = 1,485,587.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,587.03/1,393.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.08

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