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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.38, 1,925.63 and 774.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.38, 1,925.63 and 774.38 is: 1,068.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.38 : 1,925.63 = 774.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.38/1,925.63 = 774.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.38x = 1,925.63 × 774.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.38x = 1,491,155.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,155.86/1,395.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.64

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