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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.32, 1,925.56 and 774.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.32, 1,925.56 and 774.32 is: 1,068.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.32 : 1,925.56 = 774.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.32/1,925.56 = 774.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.32x = 1,925.56 × 774.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.32x = 1,490,999.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,999.62/1,395.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.57

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