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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.97, 1,923.77 and 772.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.97, 1,923.77 and 772.97 is: 1,066.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.97 : 1,923.77 = 772.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.97/1,923.77 = 772.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.97x = 1,923.77 × 772.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.97x = 1,487,012.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487,012.63/1,393.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.75

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