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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.68, 1,923.20 and 772.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.68, 1,923.20 and 772.72 is: 1,066.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.68 : 1,923.20 = 772.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.68/1,923.20 = 772.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.68x = 1,923.20 × 772.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.68x = 1,486,095.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,095.10/1,393.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.31

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