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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.74, 2,091.60 and 771.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.74, 2,091.60 and 771.16 is: 1,155.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.74 : 2,091.60 = 771.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.74/2,091.60 = 771.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.74x = 2,091.60 × 771.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.74x = 1,612,958.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,958.26/1,395.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.63

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