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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.67, 2,087.80 and 775.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.67, 2,087.80 and 775.50 is: 1,161.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.67 : 2,087.80 = 775.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.67/2,087.80 = 775.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.67x = 2,087.80 × 775.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.67x = 1,619,086.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619,086.96/1,393.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.74

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